Adam, Christopher; Ajakaiye, Olu - In: Journal of African Economies 20 (2011) suppl_1, pp. 11-11
Between January 2006 and April 2008 the real price of food traded on world markets rose by around 80%. The factors behind this dramatic surge are varied and, to an extent, remain contested, although fundamental shifts in patterns of demand, the effects of climate change, and the greater use of...