Analysis of the consumption level and savings of rural households
The structure of total domestic households where the main part is occupied by food costs has been analyzed. The marginal propensity to consuming and savings of population of Ukraine was calculated. In recent years it demonstrates the life «in debt» when the costs outweigh the income. The differences in the consumption structure of rural and urban households are shown. The main factors causing these differences are outlined. Among them the existence of part-time farms, differences in social infrastructure and cultural traditions of people. The volume of formal and informal savings ratio of households and the scope of their existing savings funds are presented. Tabl.: 3. Figs.: 1. Refs.: 14.