Assessing the Effects of Inflation on Household Consumption Patterns in High Population Density Areas of Lusaka
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| contents | <p>This study investigated the effect of inflation on household consumption pattern in high density areas in Lusaka, Zambia. A mixed-methods design was used, conducting surveys amongst 100 households in various high-density areas to explore three specific aims: the effect of inflation on the purchasing of food options and the number of meals per day, housing preferences were identified. The results in this study suggest that inflationary rate influenced what people ate, all (100%) respondents were unable to purchase some particular food items due to increase in price. With regards to number of meals consumed, 55% of the respondents said there was a change in meal consumption caused by inflation. Further, significant relationships were confirmed statistically (F=92.16; P-value =3.69; for Food types and F=119.42; P-value= 4.68; for type of Meal frequency). In addition, 86% changed their principal types of shopping locations where they shop (76% currently use open markets instead of supermarkets like Soweto). Regression analysis conducted within this study revealed an absence of a statistically significant correlation between the location of shopping venues and the frequency of consumer visits, as evidenced by the output (F=0.68, p=0.41). Concurrently, the investigation concluded that inflation exerts a substantial influence on household consumption patterns in areas characterized by high population density. This observation emphasizes the urgent necessity for governmental intervention, which could be operationalized through the implementation of price stabilization measures, the provision of tax relief on essential food items, and the enhancement of collaboration between monetary authorities and the Bank of Zambia to mitigate fluctuations in the exchange rate. </p> |
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| spellingShingle | Assessing the Effects of Inflation on Household Consumption Patterns in High Population Density Areas of Lusaka Ireen Sapilinya Peter Silwimba Inflation Household Consumption Food Security High-Density Areas Lusaka <p>This study investigated the effect of inflation on household consumption pattern in high density areas in Lusaka, Zambia. A mixed-methods design was used, conducting surveys amongst 100 households in various high-density areas to explore three specific aims: the effect of inflation on the purchasing of food options and the number of meals per day, housing preferences were identified. The results in this study suggest that inflationary rate influenced what people ate, all (100%) respondents were unable to purchase some particular food items due to increase in price. With regards to number of meals consumed, 55% of the respondents said there was a change in meal consumption caused by inflation. Further, significant relationships were confirmed statistically (F=92.16; P-value =3.69; for Food types and F=119.42; P-value= 4.68; for type of Meal frequency). In addition, 86% changed their principal types of shopping locations where they shop (76% currently use open markets instead of supermarkets like Soweto). Regression analysis conducted within this study revealed an absence of a statistically significant correlation between the location of shopping venues and the frequency of consumer visits, as evidenced by the output (F=0.68, p=0.41). Concurrently, the investigation concluded that inflation exerts a substantial influence on household consumption patterns in areas characterized by high population density. This observation emphasizes the urgent necessity for governmental intervention, which could be operationalized through the implementation of price stabilization measures, the provision of tax relief on essential food items, and the enhancement of collaboration between monetary authorities and the Bank of Zambia to mitigate fluctuations in the exchange rate. </p> |
| title | Assessing the Effects of Inflation on Household Consumption Patterns in High Population Density Areas of Lusaka |
| topic | Inflation Household Consumption Food Security High-Density Areas Lusaka |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17759692 |