Issues of Price Stabilization of Agricultural Products
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/Keywords:
Agricultural price stabilization, price volatility, farmers, consumers, market forces, minimum prices, global market integration, buffer stocks, deficiency payments, income insuranceAbstract
Agricultural prices are notoriously volatile, fluctuating due to factors like weather, seasonality, and global market shifts. While price stabilization policies aim to create a more predictable environment for farmers and consumers, achieving this goal comes with its own set of challenges.
References
International Organizations:
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): https://www.fao.org/home/en publishes reports and data on agricultural markets and price trends. Search for "price stabilization" or "agricultural market volatility."
World Bank: https://www.worldbank.org/en/home publishes research papers and reports on agricultural policies, including price stabilization programs in developing countries. Search for "agricultural price stabilization" or "food security."
Academic Journals:
Agricultural Economics: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15740862 publishes research articles on agricultural policy issues, including price stabilization.
American Journal of Agricultural Economics:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14678276 publishes research on economic aspects of agriculture, including price volatility and stabilization strategies.
