Access the full text.
Sign up today, get DeepDyve free for 14 days.
References for this paper are not available at this time. We will be adding them shortly, thank you for your patience.
AbstractThis paper analyzes poverty-reducing targeting programmes using a classical real side numerical general equilibrium model for Côte d'lvoire. The model allows us to take into account general equilibrium effects of targeting programmes that could otherwise not be captured, such as relative price effects and financing implications. The paper first reviews targeting analysis, then describes the structure of the model and the impacts of targeting programmes using the model. Results from counterfactual policy analyses show that when general equilibrium effects are taken into account, given a budget neutral targeting programme, it is more difficult to eliminate poverty as is suggested under traditional analysis. Prices of products bought by the poor rise, and they bear some of the financing burden through indirect taxes. Results vary across the socio-economic households defined in the model, and at the same time, small transfers generally have a greater relative effect than larger targeting programmes. The paper also shows that domestic features such as inter-household transfers play an important role in determining the final outcome of the targeting programme. The policy implications are discussed in terms of programmes cost and the targeting of groups that should benefit from these programmes.
Journal of African Economies – Oxford University Press
Published: Oct 1, 1994
Read and print from thousands of top scholarly journals.
Already have an account? Log in
Bookmark this article. You can see your Bookmarks on your DeepDyve Library.
To save an article, log in first, or sign up for a DeepDyve account if you don’t already have one.
Copy and paste the desired citation format or use the link below to download a file formatted for EndNote
Access the full text.
Sign up today, get DeepDyve free for 14 days.
All DeepDyve websites use cookies to improve your online experience. They were placed on your computer when you launched this website. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.