The Effect of Income on Healthy Food Options

Authors

Hannah M. Doherty, Centre CollegeFollow

Abstract

This paper explores the effect of income per capita on the number of grocery stores and fast-food franchises in an area. Using a panel dataset to allow for the inclusion of every county in the United States across a period of three years, the results suggest that the income per capita of a county significantly impacts the number of grocery stores and fast-food restaurants in the area. Other factors such as education, age, and attributes regarding time constraints also play an important role in determining the number of grocery stores and fast-food franchises in a location.

Recommended Citation

Doherty, Hannah M. (2021) "The Effect of Income on Healthy Food Options," Undergraduate Economic Review: Vol. 18: Iss. 1, Article 8.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/uer/vol18/iss1/8