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Markets Need Predictable Government Actions to Function Effectively: The Case of Importing Maize in Times of Deficit

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J.J. Nijhoff
T.S. Jayne () (Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University)
Billy Mwiinga
Jim Shaffer

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Food relief for vulnerable groups is important in times of deficit. For the remainder of the population, well functioning grain markets can save lives during times of food shortfalls. This note illustrates how predictable Government behavior in the market can improve markets’ ability to meet the needs of consumers.

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Paper provided by Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University in its series International Development Collaborative Policy Briefs with number ZM-FSRP-PB-06.

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Keywords: food security; food policy; Zambia; maize;

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Q18 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Policy; Food Policy

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  1. Paul A. Dorosh & Simon Dradri & Steven Haggblade, 2007. "Alternative Approaches For Moderating Food Insecurity And Price Volatility In Zambia," International Development Collaborative Policy Briefs ZM-FSRP-PB-24, Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University. [Downloadable!]
  2. Jones Govereh & T.S. Jayne & A. Chapoto, 2008. "Assessment Of Alternative Maize Trade And Market Policy Interventions In Zambia," International Development Collaborative Working Papers ZM-FSRP-WP-33, Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University. [Downloadable!]
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  3. David Tschirley & Jan J. Nijhoff & Pedro Arlindo & Billy Mwinga & Michael T. Weber & T.S. Jayne, 2006. "Anticipating and Responding to Drought Emergencies in Southern Africa: Lessons from the 2002-2003 Experience," International Development Working Papers 89, Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University. [Downloadable!]
  4. J.J. Nijhoff & Gelson Tembo & James D. Shaffer & T.S. Jayne & Julius Shawa, 2003. "How Will the Propsoed Crop Marketing Authority Affect Food Market Performance in Zambia?," International Development Collaborative Policy Briefs ZM-FSRP-PB-08, Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University. [Downloadable!]
  5. Paul A. Dorosh & Simon Dradri & Steven Haggblade, 2007. "Cotton in Zambia: ALTERNATIVE INSTRUMENTS FOR ENSURING FOOD SECURITY AND PRICE STABILITY IN ZAMBIA," International Development Collaborative Working Papers ZM-FSRP-WP-29, Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University. [Downloadable!]
  6. David Tschirley & T.S. Jayne, 2008. "Food Crises and Food Markets: Implications for Emergency Response in Southern Africa," International Development Working Papers 94, Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University. [Downloadable!]
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