Food Consumption Parameters for Brazil and Their Application to Food Policy

Food Consumption Parameters for Brazil and Their Application to Food Policy

Author: Cheryl Williamson Gray

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780896290334

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The extent pf malnutrition; Measuring the effectof policy changes on food consumption and nutritional status - Brazilian consumption parameters; The trade-off between food quantity and food quality; Incorporating food consumption parameters into policy analysis.


The Brazilian Wheat Policy

The Brazilian Wheat Policy

Author: Geraldo M. Calegar

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1988-01-01

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 0896290689

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Brazilian wheat policy; analysis of the aggregate effects of wheat policy on producers and consumers; distribution of benefits by farm size and income; appendix 1: supplementary tables. Appendix 2: a simple model for analysing the effects of shifting the subidy from wheat to rice appendix 3: alternative consumption policies - model and some rsults.


Nature and Impact of the Green Revolution in Bangladesh

Nature and Impact of the Green Revolution in Bangladesh

Author: Mahabub Hossain

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9780896290709

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Technological progress and growth of crop production - a macro picture; Nature of alternative rice technologies; Productivity and efficiency of resource use; Farm size, tenancy, and adoption of modern technology; Labor market and employment effects of modern technology; Linkage effects of agricultural growth; Effect on income distribution and poverty.


Closing the Cereals Gap with Trade and Food Aid

Closing the Cereals Gap with Trade and Food Aid

Author: Barbara Huddleston

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1984-01-01

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780896290440

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Research report on trends in food aid to developing countries and their relationship to the grain trade - forecasts food requirements to meet food shortages in low income countries, levels of per capita imports, and the phasing out of aid to higher income countries with the end of dependence; discusses the use of food aid to relieve malnutrition or for resale, and the economic implications for agricultural development and foreign exchange levels. Bibliography, statistical tables and table.


Constraints on Kenya's Food and Beverage Exports

Constraints on Kenya's Food and Beverage Exports

Author: Michael Schluter

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780896290457

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Research report on obstacles to food and beverage exports from Kenya - explains role of the agricultural sector in exports, as well as research method; makes a market study in petroleum exporting countries; examines potentials of coffee, tea, livestock, sugar, maize, pulses and horticultureal cash crops; discusses marketing problems, the economic policy of food exports and economic implications for Kenya's development policy. Bibliography and graphs.


The Effects of the Egyptian Food Ration and Subsidy System on Income Distribution and Consumption

The Effects of the Egyptian Food Ration and Subsidy System on Income Distribution and Consumption

Author: Harold Alderman

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780896290464

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Research report on the effects of the Egyptian food rationing and food subsidy systems on income distribution and consumption - using household survey data explains distribution and food security; examines household expenditure, protein consumption, level of nutrition and percentage calorie deficiency; analyses system of income transfer and interaction with farm crop production and marketing; gives statistical analysis of choice between cooperatives and open market. Bibliography, graphs, statistical tables.


Livestock Products in the Third World

Livestock Products in the Third World

Author: J. S. Sarma

Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9780896290501

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Research report, survey of trends in dairy production, cattle production and related domestic consumption in developing countries, incl. Projections for 1990 and 2000 - discusses import volume, export volume, growth rate in relation to the gross national product, etc.; makes a comparison with FAO projections. Graphs, references, statistical tables.