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Aid, spending strategies and productivity effects: A multi-sectoral CGE analysis for Zambia

Authors
Volker Clausen and Hannah Schürenberg-Frosch
Publisher
University of Duisburg-Essen
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https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.econmod.2012.06.018
Source / Citation
Volker Clausen, Hannah Hannah Schurenberg-Frosch. 2012. "Aid, spending strategies and productivity effects: A multi-sectoral CGE analysis for Zambia." Economic Modelling 29(6):2254-2268.http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.econmod.2012.06.018
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Numerous econometric studies fail to detect a significant and robust relationship between international aid and economic growth in the recipient countries. Dutch Disease effects might be responsible for this result. This paper examines the relation between aid and its effectiveness in a multi-sector multi-household Computable General Equilibrium (CGE)-framework.

Integrating livestock in the CAADP framework: Policy analysis using a dynamic computable general equilibrium model for Ethiopia

Authors
Gelan, Ayele
Engida, Ermias
Caria, A. Stefano
Karugia, Joseph
Publisher
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
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https://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/publications/essprn13.pdf
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This study examines the magnitude of the macro and welfare effects generated by a realistic acceleration in the productivity growth of the Ethiopian livestock sector, as compared to historical trends and to alternative scenarios of productivity expansion in the cereal and cash crop sectors. Results from the dynamic general equilibrium simulations show large aggregate gains from livestock productivity acceleration and effects on poor households’ incomes and consumption that are roughly in line with those obtained under cereal growth.

Biofuels and Economic Development: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis for Tanzania

Authors
Arndt, Channing
Pauw, Karl
Thurlow, James
Publisher
Energy Economics
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140988312001648?v=s5
Source / Citation
Arndt, C., Pauw, K., and Thurlow, J., 2012. "Biofuels and Economic Development: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis for Tanzania" Energy Economics. Article in Press. First published online on August 10, 2012
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Biofuels could offer new economic opportunities for low-income countries. We use a recursive dynamic computable general equilibrium model of Tanzania to evaluate different biofuels production options and estimate their impacts on growth and poverty. Our results indicate that maximizing the poverty-reducing effects of biofuels production in countries like Tanzania will require engaging and improving the productivity of smallholder farmers. Evidence shows that cassava-based ethanol production is more profitable than other feedstock options.