The effects of the Malawi Farm Input Subsidy Program on household per-capita consumption convergence
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چکیده
The Malawi Farm Input Subsidy Program (FISP) was praised for turning the country's food deficit into a surplus after inception in 2005. It is, however, not clear whether these security gains spill over to equity distribution of welfare. We examine effects FISP on per-capita consumption convergence, 2251 households interviewed 2010–2013 Integrated Household Panel Survey. analysis employs Lewbel method instrumental variables account non-random selection beneficiaries programme. results reveal that helps relatively poor farmers increase household towards converging rich. This convergence is robust only among small but large farmers. Past studies evaluated while paying attention welfare consumption, may have underestimated its benefits. Therefore, policy should support programme with an additional objective reducing inequality, beyond primary aim enhanced security. Considering are limited farmers, alternative interventions such as inputs credit be made available will allow induce widespread gains.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Development in Practice
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1364-9213', '0961-4524']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2021.1937552