https://ijeponline.org/index.php/journal SCOPUS.COM International Economic Society Ltd. en-US International journal of economic perspectives 1307-1602 <p>Allows users to: distribute and copy the article; create extracts, abstracts, and other revised versions, adaptations or derivative works of or from an article (such as a translation); include in a collective work (such as an anthology); and text or data mine the article. These uses are permitted even for commercial purposes, provided the user: gives appropriate credit to the author(s) (with a link to the formal publication through the relevant URL ID); includes a link to the license; indicates if changes were made; and does not represent the author(s) as endorsing the adaptation of the article or modify the article in such a way as to damage the authors' honor or reputation. <strong><a href="https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/#:~:text=CC%20BY,be%20given%20to%20the%20creator." target="_blank" rel="noopener">CC BY</a> </strong></p> https://ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1229 <p>This study examines the impact of high inflation and surging food prices in 2022–2023 on food-related satisfaction and overall life satisfaction among Taiwanese consumers. Given Taiwan’s heavy reliance on imports (over 90 % of goods), global supply shocks, particularly those triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war, translated directly into sharp increases in living costs. Using a nationwide online survey of 1,069 valid respondents conducted in December 2023, the research reveals a broad decline in both food-related and overall life satisfaction. The negative effects are significantly stronger among men, younger individuals (≤30 years), corporate employees, and university graduates, who face heightened financial pressure, job stress, and unmet expectations. Conversely, women report relatively higher satisfaction, attributing it to greater appreciation of food quality, family relationships, and adaptive household management during economic hardship. These findings enrich the understanding of consumer resilience under economic strain and offer actionable insights for policymakers and businesses aiming to mitigate the well-being costs of inflation in import-dependent economies.</p> Feng-Tzu Wu Copyright (c) 2026 Feng-Tzu Wu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2026-06-01 2026-06-01 20 6 514 534 https://ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1310 <p>This research offers a comprehensive review of the empirical literature on consumer purchase intention and behaviour of green cosmetics. The increasing awareness of environmental issues, health considerations and ethical consumerism have driven the consumer shift towards sustainable cosmetic products. While research interest is growing, the literature is fragmented in terms of factors, theories and geographical scope. Adhering to the PRISMA 2020 framework, a systematic review of the literature was carried out in Scopus and Web of Science with no temporal constraints. Following thorough screening and eligibility evaluation, 45 peer-reviewed articles (2007-2024) were analysed. This study shows a significant increase in the number of publications, especially post-2020, with the highest number of publications in 2022. The research is concentrated in Asia, with under-representation in Europe, Africa and South America. The most widely applied theoretical framework is the Theory of Planned Behaviour, often augmented with constructs like trust, health value and social pressure. Among the key factors, consumer attitude emerges as the most important, followed by environmental concern, subjective norms and health consciousness. Trust factors, such as eco-labels, certifications and brand trust, are essential in overcoming scepticism and greenwash. But obstacles such as price, limited access and risk perceptions contribute to the attitude-behaviour gap. In general, the research calls for a greater integration of theories, improved emphasis on behavioural measures, and more geographical scope for future research.</p> Diksha Bundela P. Vakula Kumari Shreya Jain Copyright (c) 2026 Diksha Bundela, P. Vakula Kumari, Shreya Jain https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2026-06-01 2026-06-01 20 6 535 555