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Recent Developments in Commonwealth Drought Policy

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Some key elements in drought relief policy are outlined and the major themes in associated lobbying are discussed. Recent policy changes announced in 1992 are described in detail against the background of the Report of the Drought Policy Review Task Force (1990). Indifference curve analysis is used to compare recent developments with the preceding policies and the targeting problems associated with both policy regimes are discussed. It is found that the new drought relief policy is unsatisfactory in a number of ways. Discussion of the welfare implications of recent changes in drought policy is then provided and conclusions are finally drawn.

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  • Simmons, Phil, 1993. "Recent Developments in Commonwealth Drought Policy," Review of Marketing and Agricultural Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 61(03), pages 1-12, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:remaae:9625
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.9625
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    1. John W. Freebairn, 1978. "Pros And Cons Of Temporary Industry Assistance," Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 22(2-3), pages 194-205, 08-12.
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    2. Pannell, D. J., 1999. "On the estimation of on-farm benefits of agricultural research," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 61(2), pages 123-134, August.
    3. Thompson, David & Powell, Roy, 1998. "Exceptional circumstances provisions in Australia--is there too much emphasis on drought?," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 57(3), pages 469-488, July.

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