A general equilibrium analysis of alternative scenarios for food subsidy reform in Egypt

This paper uses a Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model to simulate the short-run effects of alternative food- subsidy scenarios. Savings from reduced subsidy spending are used to reduce direct taxes uniformly for all household types. The model uses a 1996/97 database with detailed household in...

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Autores principales: Lofgren, Hans, El-Said, Moataz
Formato: Artículo preliminar
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Food Policy Research Institute 1999
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/161261

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