1978
DOI: 10.1111/j.1759-5436.1978.mp9004008.x
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Subsidies and Basic Needs

Abstract: SUMMARY The paper examines the case for subsidies as a means of helping to meet basic needs, as compared with the direct support of incomes. In general, subsidies are justifiable where markets do not work well, where increased consumption provides external benefits, and where subsidies can be administered non‐selectively. This is most likely to be so with goods and services with a low income elasticity of demand among the wealthier members of the community. Food subsidies in particular, even if non‐selective, … Show more

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“…In addition, attempts have been made to intervene in the processes of the labor market, meeting issues of access to public needs through formal employment and development of social security systems (Rew 1978). However, these measures have excluded those outside of the formal sector (Ghai 1978;Selwyn 1978). Under the term "occupation" often the distinction is made as to whether employment is found in the formal or informal sector (Chen 1996;Berger and Buvinic 1988;Standing 1999;Chen et al 1999).…”
Section: Frameworkmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, attempts have been made to intervene in the processes of the labor market, meeting issues of access to public needs through formal employment and development of social security systems (Rew 1978). However, these measures have excluded those outside of the formal sector (Ghai 1978;Selwyn 1978). Under the term "occupation" often the distinction is made as to whether employment is found in the formal or informal sector (Chen 1996;Berger and Buvinic 1988;Standing 1999;Chen et al 1999).…”
Section: Frameworkmentioning
confidence: 99%