Cited by 92Economics of Agriculture and Food MarketsCOVID-19 Pandemic ImpactsFood Security and Socioeconomic Dynamics

COVID-19: Trade restrictions are worst possible response to safeguard food security

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Glauber, Joseph, Laborde Debucquet, David, Martin, Will, Vos, Rob·2020

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As COVID-19 spreads around the globe, fears of a deep global recession are mounting. Some also fear that food supplies may start running short, especially if supply chains are disrupted. Others fear that agricultural production may be disrupted by containment measures that restrict workers fromharvesting and handling crops. While we should take these concerns seriously — especially for fruits and vegetables, which have complex supply chains, or foods sold primarily through restaurants — they should not be overstated either, especially not for basic staples such as rice, wheat, and maize. Global markets are well supplied, stocks are healthy, production of key staples is unlikely to be disrupted, and prices have remained relatively stable. Trade is allowing production to move from areas of surplus to areas of shortage, avoiding the drastic shortages and food insecurity associated with reliance only on local production.

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Authors
Glauber, J., Laborde Debucquet, D., Martin, W., & Vos, R.
Published
2020
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W3045229092
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92
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Language
en
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  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
  • IFPRI E-brary (International Food Policy Research Institute) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • CGSPace A Repository of Agricultural Research Outputs (Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • International Food Policy Research Institute (International Food Policy Research Institute) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › Economics of Agriculture and Food Markets
  • Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Economics and Econometrics › COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › General Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Security and Socioeconomic Dynamics
Keywords
COVID-19 pandemic, food security, trade barriers, food supply chain, agricultural production, food prices, global food markets, food trade, containment measures, staple crops, global recession

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