| ID | 130255 |
| Title Proper | World hunger and the global economy |
| Other Title Information | strong linkages, weak action |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Clapp, Jennifer |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper probes some of the global economic forces that have contributed to the ongoing precarious global food security situation, especially in the years since the 2007 to 2008 food crisis. Since the crisis hit at a time when global food production per capita was rising, it is important that policies addressing hunger incorporate dimensions beyond food production. There has been some acknowledgement of the role of global economic forces in the food crisis by global policymakers, but global food security initiatives still largely emphasize increased food production over other measures. The paper concludes that more needs to be done to ensure that the rules that govern the global economy--especially those regarding international trade, finance, and investment--do not work against the goal of food security. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of International Affairs Vol.67, No.2; Spring-Summer 2014: p.1-17 |
| Journal Source | Journal of International Affairs Vol.67, No.2; Spring-Summer 2014: p.1-17 |
| Key Words | Global Food Security ; Global Food Production ; Food Security ; Global Economy ; Food Economy ; International Trade ; International Finance ; Food Crisis ; Global Economic Forces - GEF ; Economic Policies ; Commodity Speculation ; Biofuel Policies ; World Food Economy ; Agricultural Trade Policies - ATP ; Agricultural Investment Policies - AIP ; Global Governance ; Weak Economy |