Determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption in Malaysia: an ordinal system approach

Steven T. Yen, Andrew K.G. Tan and Rodolfo Nayga

Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 2011, vol. 55, issue 2, 18

Abstract: We examine the socio-demographic determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption using household survey data from Malaysia. A bivariate ordered probability model is developed by the copula approach. Results for a system of fruit and vegetable servings per week indicate that education, age, ethnicity, income, location of residence, smoking status and health conditions are significant predictors of fruit and vegetable consumption in Malaysia. Policy implications are suggested.

Keywords: Crop Production/Industries; International Relations/Trade; Research Methods/ Statistical Methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.176898

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