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Food Aid Disincentives And Economic Development: Some Reconsiderations In Light Of The Tunisian Experience

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  • Bezuneh, Mesfin
  • Deaton, Brady J.

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The disincentive effects of total food assistance on the Tunisian economy were analyzed using simultaneous equations. The analysis showed that no significant price disincentives were evident. The authors attributed these results to effective government pricing policy combined with a strong positive relationship between food aid and per capita income.

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  • Bezuneh, Mesfin & Deaton, Brady J., 1981. "Food Aid Disincentives And Economic Development: Some Reconsiderations In Light Of The Tunisian Experience," 1981 Annual Meeting, July 26-29, Clemson, South Carolina 279382, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea81:279382
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.279382
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    1. Brady J. Deaton, 1980. "Public Law 480: The Critical Choices," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 62(5), pages 988-992.
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    1. Ball, Richard, 1990. "A Note On The Income Effects Of P.L. 480 Food Aid," 1990 Annual meeting, August 5-8, Vancouver, Canada 270914, American Agricultural Economics Association (New Name 2008: Agricultural and Applied Economics Association).

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