Food price policy and income distribution in low-income countries

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Abstract: The component parts of a general equilibrium analysis relating price policy to income distribution is delineated. Data relative to the effects of price change on a variety of these component parts are presented. Discussion is focused on five major topics: direct effects of foodgrain price changes on distribution of income among consumers; direct effects of foodgrain price changes on distribution of income among producers; effect of relative changes in agricultural prices on agricultural production; effects of agricultural price policy on equipment; and major policy implications.

subjects: Food prices,  Low income groups,  Agricultural research,  Developing nations,  Consumer economics,  Food production,  Income,  Food policy,  Food supply,  Income distribution