A Study on Households Food Security in Poverty-Stricken Regions: Evidence from Western Rural China

LI Yun, YU Wen

Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Agricultural Information Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Abstract:
Food security of poor rural households has always been a policy concern. Based on a field survey on three western provinces, the paper finds that household food security in poor regions is still a thorny problem and most households are unsatisfied with this situation. Econometric analysis indicates that income, education, and household stock rising have significant impact on food consumption. The paper proposes policy advices, including grain relief, developing local food resources, and agricultural development to enhance food security for poor rural households.

Keywords: Food Security; Poverty-Stricken Region; Rural Household; China