Political, economic, and humanitarian motivations for PL 480 food aid: evidence from Africa
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The US food aid to Africa from 1971-1990 was prompted by political, economic and humanitarian factors. Food was sent to other countries in an attempt to prevent the spread of communism. An abundant supply of farm products adversely affected the commodities market, prompting the US to dispose of these surplus to needy countries. In addition, the surplus were expected to generate food consumption and create a market. US Public Law 780 has emphasized these objectives in varying degrees.
Publication Name: Economic Development & Cultural Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0013-0079
Year: 1996
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"Efficient but poor" revisited
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T.W. Schultz's book 'Transforming Traditional Agriculture' continues to provide valuable insights on developing country agriculture 30 years after its publication in 1964. Two particularly valuable contributions of the book are the 'efficient but poor' hypothesis and policy implications of Schultz's conception of farmer behavior. Analysis of the book shows that parts of Schultz's views have to be either extended or revised.
Publication Name: Economic Development & Cultural Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0013-0079
Year: 1996
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Measurement error bias in estimates of income and income growth among the poor: analytical results and a correction formula
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The growth of the income of the poor during a period of economic growth can only be measured by examining household survey data. A guide to interpreting estimates from household survey data of the income of the poor is presented.
Publication Name: Economic Development & Cultural Change
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0013-0079
Year: 2007
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