Imports and Food Security

Q2 Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Y. Subramaniam, T. A. Masron, Nanthakumar Loganathan
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The Food and Agriculture Organization considers imports crucial to food security (FS) based on their inclusion in the FS definition. Given the broadening of the definition of FS to more than just food availability, the real impact of imports on FS is questionable. This article analyzes the effect of imports on FS in 56 lower-middle income countries from 2011 to 2016. Adopting the generalized method of moments technique, the estimation results point to the negative effects of imports on FS. The breakdown analysis for each dimension indicates that the level of food availability tends to be higher with imports. This could be why imports are considered part of FS measurement. However, the remaining three dimensions, level of food accessibility, utilization, and stability, do against imports. This could explain why the negative impacts of imports outweigh the positive ones in the net. This study indicates that the inclusion of imports in FS can help to secure stable food supplies and meet shortfalls in local production through a better import regulation system.
进口与粮食安全
粮食及农业组织根据将进口纳入粮食安全定义,认为进口对粮食安全至关重要。鉴于FS的定义不仅仅限于食品供应,进口对FS的实际影响值得怀疑。本文分析了2011-2016年56个中低收入国家进口对FS的影响。采用矩技术的广义方法,估计结果表明进口对FS的负面影响。每个维度的细分分析表明,随着进口,粮食供应水平往往更高。这可能就是为什么进口被视为FS衡量的一部分。然而,剩下的三个方面,即粮食可及性、利用率和稳定性,对进口不利。这可以解释为什么进口的负面影响超过了净进口的正面影响。这项研究表明,将进口纳入FS有助于确保稳定的粮食供应,并通过更好的进口监管系统来弥补当地生产的短缺。
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Global Journal of Emerging Market Economies
Global Journal of Emerging Market Economies Economics, Econometrics and Finance-Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)
CiteScore
2.70
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27
期刊介绍: Global Journal of Emerging Market Economies is a peer-reviewed journal. The aim of the journal is to provide an international platform for knowledge sharing, discussion and networking on the various aspects related to emerging market economies through publications of original research. It aims to make available basic reference material for policy-makers, business executives and researchers interested in issues of fundamental importance to the economic prospects and performance of emerging market economies. The topics for discussion are related to the following general categories: D. Microeconomics E. Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics F. International Economics G. Financial Economics H. Public Economics I. Health, Education, and Welfare J. Labor and Demographic Economics L. Industrial Organization O. Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth Q. Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics • Environmental and Ecological Economics R. Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics Additionally, the journal would be most interested to publish topics related to Global Financial Crisis and the Impact on Emerging Market Economies Economic Development and Inclusive Growth Climate Change and Energy Infrastructure Development and Public Private Partnerships Capital Flows to and from Emerging Market Economies Regional Cooperation Trade and Investment and Development of National and Regional Financial Markets The Belt and Road Initiative.
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