Economic Policy Studies

International 1995 Center for Economic Policy Studies The Discussion Paper series is part of Winrock International's effort to develop innovative thinking and disseminate new information about agricultural and rural development. The papers are intended to contribute to the body of knowledge on how development process works, encourage productive debate of development issues, provide a forum for informed opinion, and generate new focal points for research. The papers represent only the opinion of the authors and not necessarily that of Winrock or any affiliated institution. Winrock International for Agricultural Development is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to reduce poverty and hunger through agricultural an