Abstract

Introduction

I. Framework of Analysis

Consumers

Producers

Middlemen and Input Suppliers

Market Equilibrium

Welfare Analysis

Alternative Considerations and Model Formulations

Consumer Heterogeneity

Producer Heterogeneity

Market Structure, Organizational Forms & Trade

II. Market Analysis

Changes in Consumer Preferences

Increased Market Power of Middlemen

Increased Market Power of Input Suppliers

Changes in Cost Structure

Additional Considerations/Market Studies

III. Policy Analysis

Output Subsidy under Perfect Competition

Consumption Tax under Imperfect Competition

Input Subsidy under Imperfect Competition

Additional Considerations, Policy Studies and Empirical Implementation

Summary and Concluding Remarks

References

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