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Beyond the Drought: Water Allocation in the UK
Water allocation in the UK needs reform. Current arrangements rely too much on administrative controls – such as hosepipe bans – and not enough on prices. There is said to be a drought in much of southern and eastern England. … Continue reading
A Key Text on Water
Some thoughts from an economic perspective on Water for Food: Water for Life: A Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture (1) The publication of this book in 2007 was an important event in the field of water resources management. … Continue reading
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Tagged meat production. water scarcity, rainfed agriculture, trade
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An Industry at a Tipping Point?
Name an economic activity which will soon be overtaken by a more dynamic competitor based mainly in Asia? Answer: catching wild fish for food. According to the FAO, “by 2012 more than 50% of global fish consumption will originate from … Continue reading
The Price of Oil and the Price of Food
The price of oil has long had an influence on the price of food. The recent rapid expansion of biofuel production has made the relationship both more significant and more complex. Effect of an Increase in the Price of Oil … Continue reading
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