Volatility in agricultural commodity markets: Towards some policy responses

Abstract

This presentation details food price spikes and the policy responses to them. The presentation discusses whether financial speculation has been to blame for the price spikes. Concluding the presentation is a statement that multiple factors can affect multiple actors in very different ways, and that there needs to be dynamic solutions to food price issues and a resilient and responsive sector exposed to market signals is required to meet known needs in market volatility.

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Author(s)
Carmel Cahill
Langues(s)
English
Focus topic
  • Market / Trade
Focus region
Global
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