The Malaysian rice policy: Welfare analysis of current and alternative programs

In Malaysia, government intervene in the rice market using quota/tariff to effect the level and mix of consumption. The programs are known to be costly and generate economic allocative inefficiencies. The objective of this study is to contribute to the understanding of government intervention policies and welfare impacts on related interest groups. The impact of current and alternative policy options are evaluated using an inter-commodity linkage model.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Agricultural and Consumer Economics

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Baharumshah, Ahmad Zubaidi

Contributors dc:contributor

• Eales, James S.

• Economics, Agricultural

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1990 Baharumshah, Ahmad Zubaidi

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9026129
(UMI)AAI9026129

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/22938