Perspectives For Using Food Stamps As An Instrument Of Social Support Of The Poor In The Russian Federation

Abstract

Providing social support to poor citizens is one of the most effective tools for reducing poverty. The article discusses the creation of a system of food assistance to poor citizens as one of the most effective measures of social support aimed at reducing poverty. Various ways of organizing this system are shown, domestic and foreign experience is analyzed, conclusions about its strengths and weaknesses are drawn, practical recommendations are given for organizing a food aid system in the form of a system of specialized food cards (food stamps or coupons) in the Russian Federation at the federal level. The potentiality of stimulating economic growth and supporting national agriculture with through the same program is also considered. The effect of the food cards implementation on poverty reduction has been modeled