Agricultural trade distortions during the global financial crisis

kymanderson0, signenelgen0, Sun, 08/12/2012

The recent upward spike in the international price of food led some countries to raise export barriers. This paper provides new evidence on change in domestic and international food prices, compares it with responses during previous food price spike periods, and suggests stronger WTO regulation on export restrictions.

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Topics:  International trade

Tags:  food prices, export barriers

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