Making the Public Distribution System Work

Abstract

Drawing on empirical observations of operation of public distribution system in different states of India, the paper constructs a preliminary game theoretic model. It argues that an effective public distribution must be as universal as possible, delivery mechanism of fair price shops should be re-formed, they should be make them commercially viable and that special attention should be paid to PDS at times of high food inflation.

Keywords

• universal public distribution system
• fair price shop
• expected utility
• extensive game
• India