How to Correct the Consumption Pattern in Different Income Groups of Tehrani Households

The consumption pattern of households undergoes changes over time andunder the influence of cultural, social and income transformations. Thesechanges alter consumption basket of households. Therefore, manufacturersand economic planners are expected to work in coordination with the marketand structure the production, imports, and, in general, the attitude towardsconsumer goods in a realistic perspective and in accordance with accuratestatistics and information.Therefore, considering the approach to identifying and correcting theconsumption pattern and using these data, the authors have examined theconsumption basket of households in Tehran between the years 1997 to 2007in various income groups. The purpose is to introduce the consumption rateand the consumption basket tendencies of households in Tehran during thepast 10 years by calculating the costs. Then, on the basis of the obtainedinformation, the future consumption trend and the types of goods needed inthe luxury goods groups are identified so that the policymakers can behelped to correct the consumption pattern of these goods.