Income Distribution and Its Effect on Food Expenditure, Non-Food Expenses and Savings in Households of a Developing Economy

The study examined the income distribution and effects of on food expenditure, non-food expenditure savings households. survey data was used, Gini-coefficient derived from observing across households different classes. Engel coefficient used to estimate elasticity items. This found significant disparities in rich poor with a high Gini Index. Also, it variations consumption patterns proportion basket share household declined an increase income. Similarly, budget items shifted other increased According findings, lower had higher than households, complying Engel’s law. results this are noteworthy because they would provide crucial policy recommendations foundation for future research.