AgEcon Search (University of Minnesota, USA) · 2002 · 21 citations · 0 references
AgricultureAgricultural EconomicsPublic PolicyAgricultural PolicyFood EconomicsFood PolicyAgricultural Commodity MarketsAgricultural Import MarketsAgricultural MarketsAgricultural Policy AnalysisFood MarketsFood Policy AnalysisAccess To MarketsAgricultural Trade DeficitsFood Market AccessFood Market RegulationGovernment Intervention In PricesMarket Access To FoodMarket Intervention PoliciesPolicy Effects On Agricultural Prices
Food relief for vulnerable groups is important in times of deficit. For the remainder of the population, well functioning grain markets can save lives during times of food shortfalls. This note illustrates how predictable Government behavior in the market can improve markets’ ability to meet the needs of consumers.