The causes of Africa's food crisis
Abstract
This paper examines the causes of Africa's food crisis by examining patterns of food imports. The econometric results indicate that the rise in food imports during 1970-87 can be explained by a combination of demographic, policy, and economic factors which have raised domestic demand for imported food. These factors include urban migration, peaks in income (especially during commodity booms), lower international prices of food, and distorted...
Paper Details
Title
The causes of Africa's food crisis
Published Date
Nov 1, 1992
Journal
Volume
20
Issue
11
Pages
1631 - 1645
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