"For many poor Americans, convenience stores are frequently the only source of groceries in their community, and in some cases, the only stores in their area that accept SNAP benefits," McGovern said last week.
We demonstrate this asymmetric effect of preferences for a fair distribution on redistribution outcomes in a laboratory experiment with two homogeneous income classes, which we call the "rich" and the "poor" for convenience.
Due to poor student response a convenience sample of three groups of 5 to 6 students participated.
Besides economic factors, other factors such as taste, convenience and poor physical access to affordable foods may also lead to the selection of an unhealthy diet.
Subsequently, 'food swamps', 12 13 characterised as neighbourhoods with disproportionate access to convenient, energy-dense nutrient-poor foods sold by convenience stores and fast-food restaurants, emerged as important dimensions of the food environment.
Given its reputation for low prices rather than retailing flair, it may struggle to lure in the cash-rich but time-poor consumers who prize convenience.
There are few full-service supermarkets in poorer neighborhoods but many convenience stores selling calorie-dense less nutritious foods.
Results show that car ownership, poor walking/cycling environment, and adults' convenience for escorting students significantly stimulate the use of cars in school commuting.
The convenience sample of poor, ethnic MSM and MSM/W in Los Angeles makes it difficult to generalize findings outside of this community.
