The global population is forecasted to reach 9.4 billion by 2050, with much of this increase concentrated in developing regions and cities. Ensuring adequate food and nourishment to this large population is a pressing economic, moral and even security challenge and requires research (and action)...

This article provides a historical account of Chinese public policies on fisheries subsidies, and a discussion of problems and limitations resulting from the World Trade Organization (WTO) Doha round fisheries subsidies negotiation. By analyzing subsidization trends and applying a proportional...

Why have food crises been more frequent in recent years, compared to the last few decades? This book examines an array of different distortions that are causing food supply chain dysfunction in many countries, particularly for staple non-perishable foods such as grains and pulses. It outlines...