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Relief programs: When it may be better to give food instead of cash.

Authors :
Basu, Kaushik
Source :
World Development. Jan96, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p91. 6p. 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Focuses on some plausible spillover effects that would weaken arguments in favor of food for relief programs. Differential effects in prices of paying wages in food and cash; Impact of a cash-for-work program.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PUBLIC welfare

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0305750X
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
World Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9601264237
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-750X(95)00110-X