Food Poverty and Food Policy

Food Policy and Poverty in Indonesia: a General Equilibrium Analysis

Indonesia is the world’s largest importer of its staple food, rice. This commodity accounts for large shares of both consumers’ budgets and total employment. Since the economic crisis of 1998, rice import policy has become increasingly protectionist and since early 2004, imports have been officially banned. Advocates of this policy have claimed that by raising domestic rice prices it reduces po...

Food Subsidies and Poverty Alleviation Author(s):

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Food Safety Policy

hazards in food. Examples include foodborne pathogens such as salmonella, naturally occurring mycotoxins, such as aflatoxin, or pesticide residues. These hazards can pose acute risks (consumers become ill immediately) or chronic risks (consumers’ risk of chronic illness is enhanced). Some hazards are easily controlled or detected while others occur naturally and may be difficult for producers t...

Food Marketing Policy Center

Food Marketing Policy Center