Inequality doesn’t just impact income; it redefines needs at the bottom of the pyramid. Our findings highlight the pressing need to address inequality as a nutritional challenge. Read our full paper here: doi.org/10.1093/jeea...

We also ruled out alternative need-driven explanations like changes in access to food security, gift-giving, or credit markets. The shift in needs due to inequality is the primary driver.

New paper with amazing Eve Coslon-Sihra, "Does Inequality Affect the Needs of the Poor?" now published in the JEEA! We show inequality redefines needs at the bottom of the pyramid, deepening the calorie consumption puzzle and worsening malnutrition. A thread below ⬇️

Forthcoming article by @clement-s-bellet.bsky.social and Eve Colson-Sihra "Does Inequality Affect the Needs of the Poor? @eeanews.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/jeea...

Inequality reshapes the definition of needs: luxuries over calories. Their study links upward comparisons to India's calorie consumption puzzle, as spending shifts away from essentials. @clement-s-bellet.bsky.social @eve-colsonsihra.bsky.social