Publication: Success and Failure of Reform: Isights from the Transition of Agriculture
Date
2004-06
ISSN
Published
2004-06
Author(s)
Rozelle, Scott
Swinnen, Johan F.M.
Abstract
The paper analyzes the linkages between the reform strategies in transition countries and
economic performance. We focus on agriculture because of the sharpness of the policy
changes, fundamental differences among countries, and relative simplicity of agricultural
relationships. We document post reform performance in the transition countries of Asia and
Europe. We show how: a.) pricing reform and subsidy reductions; b.) land rights reform
and policies that affect farm restructuring; and c.) the presence institutions that facilitate
exchange (either markets or market substitutes) affect output and productivity. The paper
ends with general lessons on reforms and transition.