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Impact Of The Food Stamp Program Vs. Cash Transfers On The Aggregate Demand For Food: A Theoretical Perspective

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Comparative analysis of food demand expansion effects of a cash program, as compared to food stamp program, is important for measuring tradeoffs . between goals of raising farm income and improving nutritional status of the poor. This paper presents a theoretical basis for assessing food demand impacts under each program.

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  • Phillips, Kathryn, 1980. "Impact Of The Food Stamp Program Vs. Cash Transfers On The Aggregate Demand For Food: A Theoretical Perspective," 1980 Annual Meeting, July 27-30, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois 278990, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea80:278990
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.278990
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