Episode 39: Subsidies

In this episode hosted by Ramah Nyang, we are joined by Prof. XN Iraki - Economist at the University of Nairobi, Dr Lucy Muthoni - Mathematics and Actuarial Science Senior Lecturer at Strathmore University, Dickson Magecha - Executive Director, Africa FX Trading at Standard Chartered Bank DIFC, and Ken Opalo - Political Scientist at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service to discuss subsidies and their effectiveness.Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post.Show Notes00:01:40 What are subsidies?00:04:01 Effectiveness of subsidies00:09:14 Govt’s resistance to cutting taxes00:13:11 Make agricultural subsidies effective00:28:15 Tax burden created by subsidies00:37:28 Making Kenyan farmers competitive00:45:53 Expanding the tax base00:53:09 Structures to ensure that subsidies work01:00:19 Restructuring local debt01:08:54 Tax policy01:16:47 Warehouse receipt systems01:21:53 Translate research ideas into viable market solutions01:29:38 Closing remarks Get full access to The Mwango Weekly at mwangocapital.substack.com/subscribe