pt. 1. Global governance through private standards : the cases of natural resources, food and labour conditions -- pt. 2. Private food standards and global governance : economic perspectives -- pt. 3. Private food standards and global governance : legal perspectives.

We assess the literature on public and private quality standards and their impact in food markets, international trade, and global supply chains. We focus on their effects on welfare, trade, industrial organization, and labor markets and with special attention to the North-South context. We also...