Subsidy Reform in the Middle East and North Africa
Download or Read eBook Subsidy Reform in the Middle East and North Africa PDF written by Mr.Carlo A Sdralevich and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2014-07-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Mr.Carlo A Sdralevich |
| Publisher | : International Monetary Fund |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2014-07-09 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781498350433 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1498350437 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Subsidy Reform in the Middle East and North Africa by : Mr.Carlo A Sdralevich
Book excerpt: In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries price subsidies are common, especially on food and fuels. However, these are neither well targeted nor cost effective as a social protection tool, often benefiting mainly the better off instead of the poor and vulnerable. This paper explores the challenges of replacing generalized price subsidies with more equitable social safety net instruments, including the short-term inflationary effects, and describes the features of successful subsidy reforms.
