Title: Food price policy and income distribution in low-income countries
First published: 1978
Description: Abstract: The component parts of a general equilibrium analysis relating price policy to income distribution is delineated. Data relative to the effects of price change on a variety of these component parts are presented. Discussion is focused on five major topics: direct effects of foodgrain price changes on distribution of income among consumers; direct effects of foodgrain price changes on distribution of income among producers; effect of relative changes in agricultural prices on agricultural production; effects of agricultural price policy on equipment; and major policy implications.
Subjects: Food prices, Low income groups, Agricultural research, Developing nations, Consumer economics, Food production, Income, Food policy, Food supply, Income distribution