Real targeting: the case of food distribution in India

Examines objectives and practice of targeting food subsidies, focusing on the administration and institutions involved in food distribution; case study of the Public Distribution System (PDS), a large-scale rationing program of subsidized grain. Some focus on the World Bank's promotion and impo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Food policy 1999-02, Vol.24 (1), p.49-69
1. Verfasser:	Mooij, Jos
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Agricultural policy Agriculture Developing countries Distribution Economic aspects Finance Food Food industry Food relief Food supply Grain India International bank for reconstruction and development Social policy Subsidies
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Zusammenfassung:	Examines objectives and practice of targeting food subsidies, focusing on the administration and institutions involved in food distribution; case study of the Public Distribution System (PDS), a large-scale rationing program of subsidized grain. Some focus on the World Bank's promotion and imposition of food subsidies, in an attempt to reduce government expenditures in developing countries.
ISSN:	0306-9192
DOI:	10.1016/S0306-9192(99)00016-0