Does rice tariffication in the Philippines worsen income poverty and inequality?
Passed in 2019, the Rice Tariffication Law (Republic Act 11203) aims to reduce the price of the country’s essential staples. It also mandates an annual Rice Fund to provide production support and other assistance to rice farmers in anticipation of the policy’s potential adverse impact. This Policy Note reviews recent trends in the rice market …
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