The Effect of Food Subsidies on Labor Supply in Sri Lanka
Posted: 8 Nov 2003
Abstract
How did the food subsidy in Sri Lanka affect labor supply? This paper shows that for both men and women, in rural and urban areas, the receipt of the subsidy had a marked impact on the days worked, although, little effect on the decision as to whether or not to work.
Keywords: labor supply, subsidies, Sri Lanka
JEL Classification: J22, H24, I38
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Sahn, David E. and Alderman, Harold, The Effect of Food Subsidies on Labor Supply in Sri Lanka. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=451482
Harold Alderman
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) ( email )
1201 Eye St, NW,
Washington, DC 20005
United States
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