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Proalcool and food production

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  • Marcos Cintra Cavalcanti de Albuquerque

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The Brazilian effort of producing alcohol as a substitute for other energy sourceshas been heavily criticized, particularly due to the substitution of food produce and possiblesupply crises and inflationary pressure. This piece attempts to analyze available data onthe topic and shows that there is not enough evidence to support the idea of substitution orhindrance to crops and that there is a general drop in the production of agricultural goods. JEL Classification: Q18; Q42; L66.

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  • Marcos Cintra Cavalcanti de Albuquerque, 1983. "Proalcool and food production," Brazilian Journal of Political Economy, Center of Political Economy, vol. 3(1), pages 120-130.
    • Handle: RePEc:ekm:repojs:v:3:y:1983:i:1:p:120-130:id:1921
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    Keywords

    Agriculture; fuel; alcohol; sugar cane; energy; agriculture supply;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q18 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Agriculture - - - Agricultural Policy; Food Policy; Animal Welfare Policy
    • Q42 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Alternative Energy Sources
    • L66 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - Food; Beverages; Cosmetics; Tobacco

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