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The Pilot Food Price Subsidy Scheme in the Philippines: Its Impact on Income, Food Consumption, and Nutritional Status

Year: 1987

Type: article

Abstract: This report presents the results of a pilot targeted food price subsidy scheme implemented in three provinces of the Philippines for 12 months beginning in mid-1983. It assesses the economic and nutritional effects of the scheme, analyzes its technical and administrative feasibility, and considers possible alternatives. The scheme consisted of price discounts on rice and cooking oil and a nutrition education component.

Source: AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA)

DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.44513

Authors: Garcia, Marito, Pinstrup-Andersen, Per

Language: English

Topic: Economics of Agriculture and Food Markets

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, No poverty

Open Access status: green

Funder: United States Agency for International Development

OpenAlex ID: W2262488488

FWCI: 4.037

Cites: 18

Cited by: 54

Related to: 10