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Weighing what's practical: proxy means tests for targeting food subsidies in Egypt

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  • Ahmed, Akhter U.
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  • Ahmed, Akhter U. & Bouis, Howarth E., 2002. "Weighing what's practical: proxy means tests for targeting food subsidies in Egypt," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 27(5-6), pages 519-540.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfpoli:v:27:y:2002:i:5-6:p:519-540
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    1. Ahmed, Akhter U. & Gutner, Tamar & Lofgren, Hans & Bouis, Howarth E., 2001. "The Egyptian food subsidy system: structure, performance, and options for reform," Research reports 119, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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