📄 Abstract
This study examines the effect of family size on monthly household expenditure allocation across major consumption categories, including food, housing, education, healthcare, transportation, clothing, utilities, and recreation. The research aims to analyze how variations in family size influence spending patterns and to identify the categories most sensitive to changes in household composition. The study also investigates the interaction between family size, household income, and demographic characteristics in shaping expenditure decisions. A quantitative research design is adopted, utilizing primary data collected from a representative sample of households through a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics are employed to summarize household characteristics and expenditure distributions, while econometric models, including multiple regression and expenditure share analysis, are used to estimate the impact of family size on consumption allocation. The study controls for factors such as income, educational attainment, occupation, and place of residence to isolate the specific influence of family size. The findings are expected to reveal significant variations in expenditure allocation across households of different sizes. Larger families are anticipated to allocate a greater proportion of their monthly budgets to essential categories such as food, education, and healthcare, while relatively smaller shares may be directed toward discretionary expenditures. The study contributes to the literature on household consumption behavior by providing empirical evidence on the relationship between family size and expenditure allocation. Furthermore, the results may assist policymakers in developing targeted welfare measures, budgeting guidelines, and poverty alleviation strategies that account for household demographic characteristics.
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📚 How to Cite:
Gundu Shreshma, Dr Suresh Reddy Jakka , MODELING THE EFFECT OF FAMILY SIZE ON MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE ALLOCATION ACROSS CONSUMPTION CATEGORIES , Volume 14 , Issue 6, June 2026, EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review(JEBR) , Pages: 44 - 48 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra28468