The impact of agricultural policy distortions on the productivity gap: Evidence from rice production

Manitra A. Rakotoarisoa

Food Policy, 2011, vol. 36, issue 2, 147-157

Abstract: This article explores how production and trade policy distortions affected rice productivity in 33 rice-producing countries. A rice-productivity index is constructed, and a model linking the productivity gap with policy distortions is presented. After controlling for the differences in infrastructure, access to inputs and equipment, openness, and human capital, this article shows that high levels of rice subsidies and protection in rich countries combined with taxation of rice farming in poor countries widened the gap in rice productivity between rich and poor rice countries.

Keywords: Agricultural; policies; Trade; distortions; Rice; productivity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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