The Mis-Perception of Price and Credit Policy in Developing Country Agriculture: The Case of Costa Rica
Larson, Donald W.; Vogel, Robert C.
1984

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Abstract

The impact of price and credit policies on agricultural production in Costa Rica is examined. Declining relative prices and an overvalued exchange rate have contributed to the stagnation of farm production. Low interest loans have not promoted agricultural production but have rather reduced the flow of bank credit to agriculture.

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Title
The Mis-Perception of Price and Credit Policy in Developing Country Agriculture: The Case of Costa Rica
Author(s)
Larson, Donald W.
Vogel, Robert C.
Subject(s)
Issue Date
1984-08
Publication Type
Conference Paper/ Presentation
DOI and Other Identifiers
10.22004/ag.econ.279076
Record Identifier
https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/279076
Language
English
Total Pages
15
Record Appears in
Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) > Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Conferences > 1984 Annual Meeting, August 5-8, Ithaca, New York

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