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The Impact of US Biofuel Policies on Agricultural Price Levels and Volatility

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Publication date
30/06/2011
Number of Pages
26
Language:
English
Type of Publication:
Articles & Journals
Focus Region:
North America
Focus Topic:
Market / Trade
Type of Risk:
Market-related
Type of Risk Managment Option:
Risk assessment
Commodity:
Crops
Author
Bruce A. Babcock
Organization
International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD)

Changes in developed country biofuel policy are some of the key recommendations of an intergovernmental organization report to the G20, a group of leading economies. This paper provides in-depth analysis on the relationship between biofuel policy in the US and food price volatility. In addition, it identifies options that are available to decision-makers for addressing any adverse effects.