Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5070721 Food Policy 2011 11 Pages PDF
Abstract
► US and Thai monthly export data used to re-examine causes of global food crisis. ► Export restrictions and demand surges explain nearly all of surge in rice prices. ► Droughts, export restrictions and demand surges a major factor in wheat markets. ► Trade shocks even a major factor for maize, and soybean prices followed maize prices in the future more emphasis should be placed on trade-based policy solutions.
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