This paper analyzes some of the characteristics and the main consequences of the food distribution policies followed by the Indian Government and provides a quantification and a cost benefit analysis of their effects on: (i) consumers; (ii) producers; and (iii) the government budget. Despite a leakage of the benefits to unintended beneficiaries and procurement and distribution costs, the analysis shows that even a moderate concern with the nutritional...
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1982/01/31
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Documento de trabajo preparado por el personal
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SWP509
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1
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1
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2010/07/01
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Benefits and costs of food distribution policies : the India case
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food distribution