Input Price Mechanism in Relation to Current Market Constraints

摘要

Under the objective of the Egyptian government to increase aggregate agricultural supply, various policies have been followed at various times, subsidizing either or both input and output prices. The paper examined in particular the government's subsidization of fertilizer and pesticides prices. In spite of these input subsidies, the gap between what is available and what is needed has increased sharply over time. The government should attempt policies other than those in use.