Eve Colson-Sihra
eve-colsonsihra.bsky.social
Eve Colson-Sihra
@eve-colsonsihra.bsky.social
Reposted by Eve Colson-Sihra
Inequality doesn’t just impact income; it redefines needs at the bottom of the pyramid.
Our findings highlight the pressing need to address inequality as a nutritional challenge.
Read our full paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jeea...
Does Inequality Affect the Needs of the Poor?*
Abstract. We investigate how inequality affects what is considered most necessary to purchase. Combining detailed consumption surveys in India with an inst
doi.org
January 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Reposted by Eve Colson-Sihra
We also ruled out alternative need-driven explanations like changes in access to food security, gift-giving, or credit markets. The shift in needs due to inequality is the primary driver.
January 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Reposted by Eve Colson-Sihra
New paper with amazing Eve Coslon-Sihra, "Does Inequality Affect the Needs of the Poor?" now published in the JEEA!
We show inequality redefines needs at the bottom of the pyramid, deepening the calorie consumption puzzle and worsening malnutrition.
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January 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Reposted by Eve Colson-Sihra
Forthcoming article by @clement-s-bellet.bsky.social and Eve Colson-Sihra "Does Inequality Affect the Needs of the Poor? @eeanews.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1093/jeea...
Does Inequality Affect the Needs of the Poor?*
Abstract. We investigate how inequality affects what is considered most necessary to purchase. Combining detailed consumption surveys in India with an inst
doi.org
January 23, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Reposted by Eve Colson-Sihra
Inequality reshapes the definition of needs: luxuries over calories. Their study links upward comparisons to India's calorie consumption puzzle, as spending shifts away from essentials. @clement-s-bellet.bsky.social @eve-colsonsihra.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM