Abstract
This paper aims to determine the influence of food prices in changing behaviour regarding reducing food waste in households. The motive for this research primarily originates from the ongoing global economic tendency of increasing the prices of energy sources which is also a direct factor affecting the prices of food products. Survey data were collected via questionnaires in North Macedonia. A descriptive and empirical presentation interprets the attitudes of different categories of consumers. The research concludes that prices significantly impact awareness of the importance of food. Hence, respondents agree that the amount of food waste in the home is reduced in the last year.
Publisher
Centre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES)
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