Ayaz Khan Naseri, Naser Shahnoushi Frushani, Arash Dourandish, Zahra Nematollahi, Zahra Kiani-Feyzabad,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (ARTICLES IN PRESS 2024)
Abstract
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.
