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International rice trade and security stocks: Prospects for an expanded Asian international rice reserve:

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  • Dorosh, Paul A.
  • Childs, Abigail

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This paper examines the recent experience with international rice reserves in Asia and re-examines the roles of national stocks and international trade in stabilizing domestic rice prices and availability in importing countries.

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  • Dorosh, Paul A. & Childs, Abigail, 2014. "International rice trade and security stocks: Prospects for an expanded Asian international rice reserve:," IFPRI discussion papers 1394, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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