Studying The Effect Of Support Policy Of Rice On Food Security Of Urban Household In Iran

Importance of Rice producers supporting government policies to food security of urban households in Iran: In order to have reliable access to food supply the government needs to enforce a policy which is a continuous and reliable process that is obtainable to every one. Food security requires not only the food supply, but also refers to the equitable distribution of food and household income. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of government support policies for Rice producers on food security of urban households during 1368 to 1389. The amount of government support was estimated by using PSE index. Results of the effect of Rice producers support policies on food security of urban households in the form of an ARDL model indicated that in the short-term and long-term government support policies of Rice will increase household food security.