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Evaluating Policy Responses to a Staple Food Price Boom
A grain, historically a low-cost staple food for a developing nation's population, has experienced a rapid price increase due to a surge in demand from wealthier foreign countries. This has enriched local farmers but has made the grain unaffordable for the poor, non-farming local population, raising concerns about food security. The nation's government is considering two policy responses:
- Policy A: Impose a tax on exports of the grain. The revenue from this tax would be used to provide a price subsidy to local consumers, making the grain affordable again.
- Policy B: Allow the export market to function without intervention. Instead, use general government funds to encourage the production and consumption of other traditional, nutritious, and more affordable local foods.
Critically evaluate both policy options. Which policy would you recommend? Justify your choice by analyzing the potential positive and negative consequences of each policy on the nation's farmers, its local non-farming consumers, and the overall economy.
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