THE RELATION BETWEEN THE FOOD EXPENDITURE AND THE RELATIVE POVERTY IN ROMANIA

Climate changes and ecological sustainability in agriculture and food production in Serbia, the region and Southeastern Europe : proceedings, (pp. 49-55)

AUTHOR(S) / АУТОР(И): Cosmin Salasan1, Carmen Simona Dumitrescu2, Cosmina Toader2, Cristian Gaina2, Raul Pascalau3

1Universidad Catolica del Maule/University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” Timisoara, Romania; 2University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” Timisoara, Faculty of Management and Rural Tourism, Romania; 3University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” Timisoara, Faculty of Agriculture, Romania

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DOI: 10.46793/MAK2025.049S

ABSTRACT / САЖЕТАК:

This research aims to look at how the percentage of money spent on food relates to total household spending as a sign of poverty in Romania. It focuses on the important question of how high food prices affect financial stability and living conditions. To evaluate this connection and its effects on measuring poverty, data on household income, spending habits, and differences in prices across regions is necessary. This paper looks at how food spending relates to total household spending as a way to indicate poverty in Romania. It shows how high food costs can impact financial stability and living standards. The study uses data about household income, spending habits, and different regional prices. It finds that households spending a larger share on food generally have lower overall expenditures, meaning they are more likely to experience poverty. The results suggest that when a big part of a household budget goes to food, it points to financial struggles and may also lead to worse health outcomes. This is because tight budgets limit access to essential healthcare and nutritious food. Furthermore, this research adds to the conversation about how to measure poverty by arguing that food spending ratios can help identify populations at risk, which can help shape public policy and social programs aimed at bettering health equity in Romania. In conclusion, the study highlights the need for policymakers to pay attention to food spending patterns when assessing poverty, pointing out how economic issues and health inequalities are connected. This could help create better strategies for improving the well-being of vulnerable groups in Romania.

KEYWORDS / КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ:

Food expenditure, Household income, Poverty

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / ПРОЈЕКАТ:

The research presented in this article is part of project Horizon Europe (HORIZON) 101071300 – Sustainable Horizons – European Universities designing the horizons of sustainability (SHEs) financially supported by the European Union.

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