Okay people. I need help in one tincy wincy little thing in Economics :
I have no knowledge of income groups and how expenditure patterns differ between income groups.
Anyone feel like helping me ?
Yes i can help
repayment for help for explaining in the grading system
First we'll focus on low income
monthly income is low - overall expenditure is low
greater % expenditure on food as they have a low income
greater % expeniture of income on alcohol and de-merit goods
less expenditure on medicine (therefore lesser life expectancy) and on transport as they will tend to use public transport
hardly any luxury goods purchased
Less expenses on Leisure as they can hardly afford
Expenses on education take up a higher percentage of annual income but in some places education maybe free or extremely cheap
High IncomeExpenditure high on technology - iPods ,mp3's, blu-ray, laptops, gaming
Expenditure higher on medicine - health check-ups, dental and what not
Transport expenditure(overall) higher as private transport will be used, rather than public transport
More expenditure on communication - internet bills and telephone connections, mobile phones, mobile bills
More expenditure in luxury goods and wants such as leather sofas, designer clothing etc (can also include technology)
Overall greater expenditure on alcohol, cigars and stuff
Greater expenditure on education - private schools, tutors, college etc.
More expenses on leisure activities
Greater expenditure on business activity
Greater expenditure on vacations
Also lesser expenditure on local goods and services
greater expenses on imported goods and services