Shocks and Household Welfare in Sudan

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Non‐tariff measures and household welfare: Evidence from Ghana

“…Several studies have linked agricultural shocks (expected and unexpected) to welfare outcomes (Amolegbe et al, 2021; Asfaw & Maggio, 2018; Etang Ndip & Touray, 2019; Nguyen et al, 2020; Swinnen & Squicciarini, 2012). For example, Amolegbe et al (2021) show seasonal and price volatility of maize and rice reduce household dietary diversity score (HDDS).…”

“…A study in Sub‐Saharan Africa by Sam et al (2021) suggests that climate shock resulting in an increase in cereal prices is associated with double extreme poverty in urban areas and increased poverty in rural areas. In Sudan, Etang Ndip and Touray (2019) find that floods/droughts have a significant decrease in consumption per capita and assets but are more likely to be poor and have a lower dietary diversity. In terms of trade shocks, NTMs are correlated with welfare outcomes (poverty, food security, income and expenditure) either through consumption or production channels.…”

“…Several studies have linked agricultural shocks (expected and unexpected) to welfare outcomes (Amolegbe et al, 2021;Asfaw & Maggio, 2018;Etang Ndip & Touray, 2019;Nguyen et al, 2020;Swinnen & Squicciarini, 2012).…”