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Food aid has played a key role in responding to the extreme poverty and disasters afflicting millions of people in the developing world. It is at the centre of much political discussion, both nationally and internationally, and there have been notable successes, yet there is doubt and criticism about the appropriateness of food aid, and confusion about the deep-rooted problems which perpetuate these calamities. This book is designed to give a wide public a clear insight into the key issues, presenting a balanced assessment of the uses and misuses of food aid, and relating these to the complex realities of the international economy.

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In this first-rate book, three experienced development economists weigh the arguments and stipulate the conditions needed for good results. They look also at the history of food aid, its many forms and effects and related issues such as transportation, distribution and supervision. This is very close to being the definitive work. --Foreign Affairs<br> A thoughtful analysis...This is a timely publication, accessible to undergraduates, graduates, and the general public who may be concerned about world hunger. --Choice<br> Do regular shipments of grain in fact contribute to development? Or do they undermine poor countries' efforts to grow food for themselves? Food Aid, by three practitioner-academics, eloquently argues that it helps. --The Economist<br> Provides a wealth of information and analysis that should help decision makers both in government and private entities to improve the effectiveness of their programs and avoid problems and undesirable impacts....Well worth reading both by those who have an interest in food aid as concerned citizens and by those who have operational responsibility in dealing with food aid. --Economic Development and Cultural Change<br> A balanced and thorough treatment....Anybody with anything to do with food aid should read this book. --Asian Affairs<br>

<br> In this first-rate book, three experienced development economists weigh the arguments and stipulate the conditions needed for good results. They look also at the history of food aid, its many forms and effects and related issues such as transportation, distribution and supervision. This is very close to being the definitive work. --Foreign Affairs<br> A thoughtful analysis...This is a timely publication, accessible to undergraduates, graduates, and the general public who may be concerned about world hunger. --Choice<br> Do regular shipments of grain in fact contribute to development? Or do they undermine poor countries' efforts to grow food for themselves? Food Aid, by three practitioner-academics, eloquently argues that it helps. --The Economist<br> Provides a wealth of information and analysis that should help decision makers both in government and private entities to improve the effectiveness of their programs and avoid problems and undesirable impacts....Well worth reading bot

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