Eve Colson-Sihra (@eve_colsonsihra) 's Twitter Profile
Eve Colson-Sihra

@eve_colsonsihra

Assistant Professor of Economics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Political Economy, Behavioral Economics, Trade, Inequality and Identity

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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 ⬇️

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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.

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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/j…

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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.

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.