Markets Need Predictable Government Actions to Function Effectively: The Case of Importing Maize in Times of Deficit

Food relief for vulnerable groups is important in times of deficit. For the remainder of the population, well functioning grain markets can save lives during times of food shortfalls. This note illustrates how predictable Government behavior in the market can improve markets’ ability to meet the needs of consumers.

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Year of publication:	2002
Authors:	Nijhoff, Jan J. ; Jayne, Thomas S. ; Mwiinga, Billy ; Shaffer, James D.
Institutions:	Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, Michigan State University
Subject:	food security \| food policy \| Zambia \| maize \| Agricultural and Food Policy \| Marketing

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Food Security Collaborative Policy Briefs.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	The text is part of a series Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics>Food Security Collaborative Policy Briefs Number 54609
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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