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Agricultural Producer Subsidies
Navigating Challenges and Policy Considerations
David Amaglobeli, Todd Benson, and Tewodaj Mogues
Note/2024/002
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©2024 International Monetary Fund
Agricultural Producer Subsidies: Navigating Challenges and Policy Considerations
Note/2024/002
David Amaglobeli, Todd Benson, and Tewodaj Mogues
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RECOMMENDED CITATION: Amaglobeli, David, Todd Benson, and Tewodaj Mogues. 2024.
“Agricultural Producer Subsidies: Navigating Challenges and Policy Considerations.” IMF Note 2024/002,
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Contents
Agricultural Producer Subsidies: Navigating Challenges and Policy Considerations
Introduction
Size and Scope of Agricultural Producer Subsidies
Intended Benefits and Actual Limitations of Producer Subsidies
The Conceptual Argument for Agricultural Subsidies and the Underlying Assumptions
Agricultural Input Subsidies
Agricultural Output Subsidies
Targeting Producer Subsidies: Opportunities and Constraints
The Design and Implementation of Agricultural Producer Subsidies
Design Challenges of Input Subsidy Programs
Implementation Constraints of Input Subsidy Programs
Fostering Sustainable Commercial Input Supply
Design and Implementation Challenges of Output Price Subsidies
Navigating Policy Considerations with Regard to Agricultural Producer Subsidies
Bibliography
Appendix: World Trade Organization Rules on Agricultural Subsidies
