What's Causing Higher and More Volatile Food Prices Around the World?

Sophia Murphy   Benoit Daviron, CIRAD
September 12, 2011

AgricultureMarketsCommoditiesMarket speculation

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Over the last five years, global food prices have risen dramatically, and become much more volatile. After decades of low prices, disruptions in global agriculture markets are having serious effects on food security, farmers and the environment.