Regional stylization of consumer expenditure with a specific reference to food articles

Abstract

The paper aims to analyse consumer expenditure pattern in general and expenditure on different food items in particular across the regions and expenditure classes. The present analysis is based on the Unit Level Data of CES, 68th round (2011-12) with an URP as a reference period. All the States and Union Territories were categorized in four zones (East, North, South & West). The analyses have been carried out at regional and national level for both rural and urban sector separately. Summarily, the stylization of regions has been done based on the food habits and pattern in consumption expenditure.