Grain export bans in theory and in practice

In light of the expected good maize harvest for the 2013-14 Meher season, the government of Ethiopia is considering removing a ban in the export of maize. This note describes the likely impact of removing the export ban based on economic theory and the experience of other countries. The impact is de...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Minot, Nicholas
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2013
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/153721
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Summary:In light of the expected good maize harvest for the 2013-14 Meher season, the government of Ethiopia is considering removing a ban in the export of maize. This note describes the likely impact of removing the export ban based on economic theory and the experience of other countries. The impact is described in qualitative terms because a more in-depth analysis is not possible in the time frame available.