The World Food Outlook (Trade and Development)

There is no worldwide food crisis. The authors of this volume show that the world food situation has improved dramatically over the past three decades: prices of agricultural commodities are at their lowest level in history in real terms and crop output is continuing to rise faster than population. This book provides a much needed and reasoned view on a subject that is too often treated emotionally. The important changes in the international food economy are considered in historical context and provide a basis for projections to 2010.

"The World Food Outlook is a useful addition to the small number of pragmatic, hard-headed assessments of the world food situation and prospects in the medium term. It is recommended reading for anyone seeking a better understanding of the issues involved and the policy responses required mainly from the perspective of economists." Nikos Alexandratos, Population and Development Review