DO DEMAND SIDE POLICIES IMPROVE THE FOOD SECURITY OF LANDLESS RURAL HOUSEHOLDS? INVESTIGATING PAKISTAN’S ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE PUNJAB

Authors: M. K. Bashir, S. Schilizzi, S. Mohammad
Journal: Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences (JAPS)
ISSN: 1018-7081 (Print), 2309-8694 (Online)
Volume: 24  Issue: 5  Pages: 1554-1564
Year: 2014
DOI: NA
URL: https://doi.org/NA
Publisher: Pakistan Agricultural Scientists Forum

Abstract:
<p>The study aims to assess the impact of two short term demand-side policies on the food security of landless rural households. A conceptual model is designed to work out the policy impact pathways using a partial equilibrium technique. Primary data from 576 landless rural households was analyzed using a two-stage (fold) regression model. The first stage of the analysis shows that food subsidies significantly improve food intake along with monthly income, livestock assets (large animals) and household heads&rsquo; education The second stage shows that monthly income increases due to the minimum wage rate, joint family system, livestock assets (large animals), and education level of intermediate and graduation.</p>

Keywords: Demand-side policies; impact assessment; rural food security; landless households; Punjab; Pakistan