Teaching activity
Data Starter: USA spending per person on food
Elizabeth Veal
22nd October 2024
Per person spending on food at home and food in restaurants & cafes in the USA, 1953-2022
Using this chart from OurWorldinData, answer these questions:
1. What is the percentage change in real total spending on all food per person in America between 1953 and 2022?
2. How has the proportion of American food spending at restaurants & cafes relative to food at home changed between 1953 and 2022?
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Elizabeth Veal
Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.
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