This study demonstrates that the corona pandemic has a significant impact on consumers’ eating habits. More food is eaten, and more convenience products such as ready-made meals and canned food with a longer shelf life are purchased. The consumption of alcohol and sweets has also increased. In...

Although the elderly are more vulnerable to COVID-19, the empirical evidence suggests that they do not behave more cautiously in the pandemic than younger individuals. This theoretical model argues that some individuals might not comply with the COVID-19 measures to reassure themselves that they...