Authors : K.C. Igwe and O.N. Onyekwere
Abstract: This study analyzed the demand for meat products using an Almost ideal Demand System (AIDS) model. Data were collected from randomly selected 100 households. Descriptive and inferential statistics as well as regression analysis were used to analyse the data. The findings show that there is a positive and significant relationship between the perception and consumption of meat by the respondents. Beef is consumed across households on a daily bases in Umuahia as 67% consume it 3-times per day. Age and income levels of respondents have significant effect on meat products consumption. There is also a significant effect between variation in prices and expenditure on meat products. The elasticities also imply that chicken is a luxury good and beef, mutton, pork and dog are normal goods for Umuahia households. With the exception of beef and dog price elasticities, the majority of the price elasticities exhibit the expected signs and magnitudes. This indicates that the demand for meat in Umuahia is very price elastic.
K.C. Igwe and O.N. Onyekwere , 2007. Meat Demand Analysis in Umuahia Metropolis Abia State, Nigeria . Agricultural Journal, 2: 550-554.