Freeganism – a new trend in the consumption behaviour of Polish urban households in the period crisis (the results of a survey)

Authors

  • Tomasz Zalega University of Warsaw Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25312/

Keywords:

freeganism, consumption, consumption behaviours, households, economic crisis

Abstract

The economic crisis has significantly changed the level and structure of consumption of Polish households, as well as their consumption behaviours. It is undeniable that the rate of economic growth declining in Poland from 2008 has deteriorated the labour market situation, affecting consumers’ income and, consequently, bringing down the level of households’ consumption and making its structure less favourable. The article discusses freeganism as a new consumption trend in the behaviour of Polish urban households in the period of crisis. After description of research methodology and sample, the author focused on economic impact of crisis on urban households. The article also analyses how freeganism manifests itself in the surveyed households in the period of economic crisis.

Author Biography

  • Tomasz Zalega, University of Warsaw

    Ph.D. economics professor, Department of National Economy at the Faculty of Management.

     

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2014-01-16

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Freeganism – a new trend in the consumption behaviour of Polish urban households in the period crisis (the results of a survey). (2014). Innovative Management in Economy and Business, 1/16, 93-106. https://doi.org/10.25312/

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