The Egyptian Food Subsidy System: Structure, Performance, and Options for Reform (Research Report 119 - International Food Policy Research Institute - . Food Policy Research Institute), 119,)

Ahmed, Akhter U. (Editor)/ Bouis, Howarth E./ Gutner, Tamar/ Lofgren, Hans/ Ahmed, Akhter U.

ISBN 10: 0896291219 / ISBN 13: 9780896291218

Published by International Food Policy Research Institute, 2001

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148 pages. 9.75x6.75x0.25 inches. This item is printed on demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Egyptian Food Subsidy System: Structure, Performance, and Options for Reform (Research Report 119 - International Food Policy Research Institute - . Food Policy Research Institute), 119,)
• Publisher: International Food Policy Research Institute
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0896291219
• ISBN 13: 9780896291218
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

The Egyptian Food Subsidy System: Structure, Performance, and Options for Reform evaluates the economic, political, and technical feasibility of reducing costs while improving or maintaining the welfare of the poor. The report addresses five questions: (1) How well does the present system target the poor? (2) How much leakage- the pilferage of subsidized foods in the distribution channel-occurs? (3) At what cost does the government transfer income to the needy? (4) How can subsidies be better targeted to the needy? And (5) What are politically feasible options for reform?