What is it about?
This study about how a reform policy can affect economic and people in a developing country like Malaysia.
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Why is it important?
This study shows that if the government reduces energy subsidies, what will happen on the economy and poverty level of the Malaysian population.
Perspectives
It highlights that government support can help the majority of poor people in the society to live in a good condition. This support increases the livelihood condition of poor people and they can resist against external shocks. However, when the government reduces or cuts these support they will fall into the bad condition and the poverty level of the society will decrease.
Dr Saeed Solaymani
saeedsolaymani@gmail.com
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This page is a summary of: Evaluating the Role of Subsidy Reform in Addressing Poverty Levels in Malaysia: A CGE Poverty Framework, The Journal of Development Studies, November 2013, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/00220388.2013.841888.
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