Restricted Opportunities, Personal Choices, Ineffective Policies: What Explains Food Insecurity in Oregon?
This study examines the extent to which household demographics, local economic and social conditions, and federal food security programs explain the likelihood of household food insecurity in Oregon. Between 1999 and 2001, Oregon had the highest average rate of hunger in the nation and ranked in the...
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Western Agricultural Economics Association
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| description | This study examines the extent to which household demographics, local economic and social conditions, and federal food security programs explain the likelihood of household food insecurity in Oregon. Between 1999 and 2001, Oregon had the highest average rate of hunger in the nation and ranked in the top five states with respect to food insecurity. Statistical analyses using a multivariate logit model reveal that food insecurity is influenced by much more than demographics and individual choices. County-level factors such as residential location (urban versus rural) and housing costs significantly affect the likelihood that families will be food insecure. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-da409b1eab264626a9cd1d97d283eeaa2022-12-21T19:22:04ZengWestern Agricultural Economics AssociationJournal of Agricultural and Resource Economics1068-55022327-82852006-08-0131219321110.22004/ag.econ.86158615Restricted Opportunities, Personal Choices, Ineffective Policies: What Explains Food Insecurity in Oregon?Mark Evan EdwardsBruce A. WeberStephanie L. BernellThis study examines the extent to which household demographics, local economic and social conditions, and federal food security programs explain the likelihood of household food insecurity in Oregon. Between 1999 and 2001, Oregon had the highest average rate of hunger in the nation and ranked in the top five states with respect to food insecurity. Statistical analyses using a multivariate logit model reveal that food insecurity is influenced by much more than demographics and individual choices. County-level factors such as residential location (urban versus rural) and housing costs significantly affect the likelihood that families will be food insecure.https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/8615food insecurityfood stampshungerrural residence |
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| title | Restricted Opportunities, Personal Choices, Ineffective Policies: What Explains Food Insecurity in Oregon? |
| title_full | Restricted Opportunities, Personal Choices, Ineffective Policies: What Explains Food Insecurity in Oregon? |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Restricted Opportunities, Personal Choices, Ineffective Policies: What Explains Food Insecurity in Oregon? |
| title_short | Restricted Opportunities, Personal Choices, Ineffective Policies: What Explains Food Insecurity in Oregon? |
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