Non-tariff measures and household welfare: Evidence from Ghana
Date
2023
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Journal of International Development
Abstract
Most studies on the impacts of non-tariff measures (NTMs)
economic outcomes are at the macro-level with limited
micro-level studies. This study uses primary data on
604 commercial farm households in Ghana to examine the
relationship between NTMs and household welfare outcomes. The results show that NTMs are positively associated with assets, household expenditure and income, but
negatively associated with food expenditure, household dietary diversity score (HDDS) and poverty probability index
(PPI). We find that the results are not likely to be driven by
unobserved heterogeneity. Our results suggest that the
Potential mechanisms through which NTMs influence welfare outcomes are household income and expenditure. The
main implication of the study is that a reduction in the number of customs formalities and the cost of testing and certification can facilitate trade and contribute to the economic
development of commercial farm households.
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Research Article
Keywords
food security, Ghana, household expenditure