Food relief for vulnerable groups is important in times of deficit. For the remainder of the population, well functioning grain markets can save lives during times of food shortfalls. This note illustrates how predictable Government behavior in the market can improve markets’ ability to meet...

Research Results of the Policy Analysis Department, Ministry of Agriculture, Directorate of Economics

Resultados de pesquisa do Departmento de Análise de Políticas, MINAG, Direcção de Economia

• Strategic interaction between market players affects the performance of grain markets and the risk of food crises. Strategic dilemmas can arise if traders don’t trust government announcements on future maize purchases or if the government does not trust stock estimates provided by the...

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