Ethnic Migration, Assimilation, and Consumption

Article Abstract:

The cultural assimilation of Mexican-Americans located in the southwest region of the United States is studied. A traditional assimilation model is used to assess their progress in the cultural assimilation process. The eating habits of Mexican-Americans in the urban Southwest, Anglo residents of the same area, and Mexicans living in urban Mexico are compared by analyzing their garbage. Results indicate that the eating habits of Mexican- Americans differ both from their culture of origin and from their culture of residence. Their eating habits are similar to American patterns before the increasing importance of nutrition. Reasons behind these consumption patterns were not studied.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Study and teaching, Market research, Hispanic Americans, Attitudes, Marketing Research

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Using Discrete Choice Models with Experimental Design Data to Forecast Consumer Demand for a Unique Cultural Event

Article Abstract:

A method for predicting attendance at unique recreational/ cultural events that last over a long period of time is developed. It is a hybrid method that combines conjoint and/or functional measurement techniques with econometric discrete choice techniques. The design of the model is explained and then the model is tested. The results of the test indicate that an optimum expo configuration can be determined and pricing policies can be examined. This integrated approach can yield useful forecasting results.

Models

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A comparison of group differences in food consumption using household refuse

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Five explanations of group differences in food consumption (national identity, ethnicity, region, income, and minority status) are tested. Data on consumption of 38 food items come from household refuse analysis for 11 sociaL groups. Differences are best explained by regional proximity, followed by minority status. Income was least powerful, although still statistically significant. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Refuse and refuse disposal, Waste disposal, Food consumption

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