Developing country food supply chains have been pummeled by a series (and often a confluence) of shocks over the past several decades, including the Russia-Ukraine war, COVID-19, climate shocks from hurricanes to floods to droughts, animal and pla
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We investigate the effect of a modest food safety premium on semisubsistence farmers' investment in a food safety technology.
Effects of eliminating the US–China trade dispute tariffs
This paper examines the economic implications of the tariff increases by the United States and by China during the Trump era trade dispute and the gains from their potential removal.
Decomposing USDA ending stocks forecast errors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) publishes monthly Ending Stocks projections, providing an estimate of the end-of-marketing-year inventory of a particular commodity, which effectively summarizes its supply and demand outlook.
The paradox of the supply elasticity of cotton in Mali
Empowering women to engage in commercial agriculture
Despite women's large contributions to agricultural production in developing countries, they are often excluded from market-facing activities. There is little evidence on how to increase their participation in commercial agriculture.
Resilience in maternal and child nutrition outcomes in a refugee-hosting community in Cameroon: A quasi-experimental study
Refugees may be perceived as a burden to their host communities, and nutrition insecurity is a critical area of contention. We explored the relationship between refugee presence and a host community’s resilience in nutrition outcomes in Cameroon.
The COVID-19 pandemic and food security in low- and middle-income countries: a review
We review findings from the emerging microeconomic literature on observed changes in food insecurity associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The psychological toll of food insecurity
We investigate the relationship between food insecurity and psychological distress among a sample of poor households in Lebanon.
Group lending with peer selection and moral hazard
The theory on group lending suggests that joint liability induces borrowers to form homogeneous groups based on their risk types, which alleviates adverse selection and contributes to the success of microcredit schemes.
A one health approach to plant health
One Health has been defined as an approach to the pursuit of public health and well-being that recognizes the interconnections between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.
Sweet or not: Using information and cognitive dissonance to nudge children toward healthier food choices
In the interest of public health, it is important to nudge children toward healthier food choices (e.g., beverages with less added sugar).
Telescoping Error in Recalled Food Consumption: Evidence from a Survey Experiment in Ethiopia
Marketing fortified rice: Effects of aspirational messaging and association with free distribution
Fortification of staple foods is among the most cost-effective public health interventions.
Research and policy for the food-delivery revolution: Implications for nutrition, environment, and work may be considerable
Globally, consumers have increasingly been getting the meals they consume delivered by third parties such as Doordash, Grubhub, Wolt, or Uber Eats.
Sustainable management of transboundary pests requires holistic and inclusive solutions
Globalization and changing climates are aggravating the occurrence and impacts of transboundary pests, and driving the emergence of new threats.