Commodities Market Speculation: The Risk to Food Security and Agriculture

Abstract

Amidst the food price crisis, speculation is a major contributor to extreme price volatility, which is skewing agriculture commodity markets to such a degree that both farmers and consumers are losing out. This paper reviews the role of speculation in the global food crisis. It explains the particular role of U.S. regulation of commodities markets within the global regime. Finally, it offers policy recom-mendations for how governments can better regulate markets in support of food security and employment goals.

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Institutions / Organizations, Market / Trade
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North America
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