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Food inflation and the consumption patterns of U.S. households


Abstract: In July 2008, food prices were 6.0% above their July 2007 level. This article examines how different household types have been affected by the recent rapid rise in food prices.

Keywords: Food prices; Households - Economic aspects; Consumer goods; Households;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Part of Series: Chicago Fed Letter

Publication Date: 2008

Issue: Oct

Order Number: 255