The “Economic and Consumer Activities” theme focuses on individuals’ and households’ economic behaviors and consumption decisions in everyday life. It encompasses diverse dimensions such as consumption patterns, health and food choices, tourism and cultural participation, sustainability awareness, financial management, and the use of emerging technologies. In the context of digital transformation and global economic change, consumption behaviors not only reflect personal preferences but are also closely intertwined with social structures, values, and policy environments. By integrating domestic and international research trends with empirical survey data, this section helps users understand the evolving landscape of economic and consumer activities, and identify relevant data resources to support academic research, industry analysis, and policy development.
Financial Behavior, Payment, and Asset Management
This topic explores the financial behaviors of individuals and households in Taiwan, focusing on consumption, saving, investment, and asset management in response to institutional and economic factors. Key areas include the effects of the housing price-to-income ratio on tenure choices, the influence of pension and retirement systems on household saving and consumption patterns, the role of risk substitution and liquidity constraints in asset return prediction, and life-cycle or permanent income-based hypotheses in guiding financial decision-making. This research provides insights into financial behavior amid demographic shifts and economic transformation, offering valuable evidence for designing fiscal and monetary policies.
