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Abstract
Previous studies on the demand for meat products have not received much attention on the role of ethnicity on consumption. Using data from the US Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) and LinQuad demand systems, this study investigates the impact of ethnicity on the demand for meat products in the United States. Results indicate that ethnicity plays a significant role in the consumption of meat products. Specifically, results show that, compared to Hispanics, African American households consume significantly more bacon, pork chops and chicken meats. In general, White households consume lower quantities of meat products, compared to Hispanics, specifically chicken and seafood products.
Notes
1It is predicted that by the year 2050, more than half of the US population will be composed of ethnic minorities. Such predictions seem to be supported by the trends of the 1990 and 2000 population census data. The US Census Bureau (Citation2001) revealed that 32.8 million Hispanics resided in the United States according to the 2000 census, representing about 12% of the total US population.