Mozambique: Economic Rehabilitation and the Poor

September 1, 1991

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Paulo Silva Lopes, and Emilio Sacerdoti. Mozambique: Economic Rehabilitation and the Poor, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 1991) accessed November 23, 2024

Disclaimer: This Working Paper should not be reported as representing the views of the IMF.The views expressed in this Working Paper are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the IMF or IMF policy. Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to further debate

Summary

Poverty has remained widespread in Mozambique, mostly on account of the prevalent war situation. This paper provides a profile of the lowest income groups in Mozambique and examines how they were affected by the economic recovery program of 1986–90. The results, indicate that despite large price adjustments, in real terms minimum and low wages improved over the 1986–90 period. Agricultural production increased in response to better incentives, and small farmers in safe areas improved their relative income position. However, in the presence of a large refugee population and war-related destruction, there continues to be a pressing need for extended emergency aid.

Subject: Agricultural commodities, Commodities, Income, Labor, National accounts, Personal income, Population and demographics, Wages

Keywords: Absolute poverty, Africa, Agricultural commodities, Consumer goods, Income, Minimum wage, Personal income, Producer price index, Purchasing power, Supplementation scheme, U.S. dollar, Wages, Weighted index, WP

Publication Details

Pages:

25
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Series:

Working Paper No. 1991/101
Stock No:

WPIEA1011991
ISBN:

9781451852448
ISSN:

1018-5941

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