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| Nyairo, Newton Morara; Kola, Jukka; Sumelius, John. |
| The introduction of agricultural reforms has debatable effects on food security in developing countries. This research investigates how such effects influenced maize supply in two developing countries which were among the first to introduce agricultural reforms. Conclusions from the research suggest that agricultural reforms led to mixed results. This may be attributed to the sometimes stop-go nature of reform implementation. The mixed results are reflected in the weak maize output response to price changes. Overall country economic conditions, state of agricultural development can be attributed to the pace of response, hence effect on agricultural supply. Elasticity of maize output to changes in price and acreage are strongly significant in maize output... |
| Tipo: Journal Article |
Palavras-chave: Food security; Agricultural reforms; Elasticity of supply; International Relations/Trade. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://purl.umn.edu/96172 |
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