Recent Progress and Challenges Ahead
by
Carlo A. Sdralevich, Randa Sab, Younes Zouhar
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2014
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...