Household specific consumption behavior is of interest for various social and economic problems. The “Poverty Report” of the Federal government of Germany for example uses the information on consumption expenditures by different household types in the context of social participation. Other...

Degradation of the environment, including the pollution of water, soil and air, the irreversible loss of biodiversity, and depletion of natural resources are global threats to sustainable development. The threats are enhanced by the impact of climate change already being felt in many developing...