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This is a Cohort Study study (also classified as: Quantitative Study).

Visible inequality and the allocation of household spending: an empirical analysis from India

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Empirical analysis reveals a trade-off between food expenditure and conspicuous consumption, suggesting a need for policy adjustments.

Visible inequality significantly boosts conspicuous consumption, leading to less spending on essential food items.
Households increase allocation to status-driven goods while decreasing food expenditure amid rising inequality.
The study employs a two-stage least squares approach using the Theil index to address endogeneity issues.
Understanding the impact of visible inequality on spending patterns is crucial for policy aimed at improving nutritional well-being.

Vivek Jadhav (2025) studied this question.

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