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Effects of Agricultural Trade Policy on Afghanistan's Food Security
Ayaz Khan Naseri1 , Naser Shahnoushi Frushani2 , Arash Dourandish * 3, Zahra Nematollahi4 , Zahra Kiani-feyzabad5
1- Agricultural Economics of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
2- Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
3- Agricultural Economics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tehran , dourandish@ut.ac.ir
4- Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Sari
5- Agricultural Economics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tehran
Abstract:   (359 Views)
The present study evaluated the effects of reducing agricultural tariffs in different scenarios on food security and macroeconomic variables that using a computable general equilibrium model and data from Afghanistan's social accounting matrix. The effects of reducing tariffs were evaluated at 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%, and 100% (full liberalization). The results of this study showed that imports and consumption of cereals, fruits, vegetables, and livestock are gradually increased for households. Additionally, the increased purchasing power of households led to an increased demand for food, which improved food security and ultimately the health of households and society. Therefore, support for special facilities in the field of eliminating tariffs on agricultural products is essential.
Keywords: CGE model, Consumption, Employment, SAM, Tariff
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Article Type: Original Research | Subject: Agricultural Economics/Agriculture Policy and price Analysis
Received: 2023/10/30 | Accepted: 2024/01/11 | Published: 2024/03/31
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