Contrary to usual expectations, it can be shown that the aggregate output can increase from the imposition of a uniform tariff rate and that the 5% uniform tariff rate improves resource allocation within the tradable sectors due to relative price changes. This is done through the Trade model...

Contrary to usual expectations, it can be shown that the aggregate output can increase from the imposition of a uniform tariff rate and that the 5% uniform tariff rate improves resource allocation within the tradable sectors due to relative price changes. This is done through the Trade model...

To face the challenges and exploit the opportunities created by the agriculture trade liberalization and the devolution of governance, it is important that institutional issues confronting any sector be addressed. It is in this light that this paper aims to analyze the institutional issues...