The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruptions to food systems and livelihoods, intensifying food insecurity, particularly in developing countries such as Vietnam. This study examines the impact of online shopping accessibility on food insecurity during the pandemic, using primary data from 3,922 respondents across all provinces and cities in Vietnam in 2021. Employing the propensity score matching (PSM) method, the analysis assesses the relationship between online shopping accessibility and key food security dimensions, including four food insecurity experience scale. The results show that greater access to online shopping is associated with a significant reduction in food insecurity. These findings highlight the potential of digital food access as a strategy to mitigate food insecurity during crises. The study offers policy recommendations to expand digital infrastructure and promote inclusive access to online food retail services, thereby enhancing the resilience of food systems in Vietnam and similar settings.
Key words: Online shopping accessibility, food insecurity, propensity score matching, Vietnam.
JEL classification: L66, L81, L8.
DOI: 10.63767/TCKT.33.2025.157.169
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Ban biên tập Tạp chí Kinh tế & Quản trị Kinh doanh
Phòng 514, Nhà điều hành, trường Đại học Kinh tế & Quản trị Kinh doanh
Địa chỉ: Phường Tân Thịnh, thành phố Thái Nguyên
Email: tapchikt-qtkd@tueba.edu.vn; Điện thoại: 0208.3903373
