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Speculation policy Question1 #118123 Food policy recommendations concerning speculation.

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Agriculture, food and land use »Agriculture, food and land useAgriculture, food and land use☜A three-year series of conferences on ‘Agriculture, food and land use: the international policy challenges’ – run by Wilton Park in association with the University of Exeter.☜F1CEB7

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Global food and agriculture »Global food and agricultureGlobal food and agriculture☜The volatility of food and commodity prices is likely to increase due to pressures on world resources and more frequent extreme weather events. This map considers policy options in response to this increased volatility, the repercussions of which are experienced most acutely in low-income countries.☜FFB597

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Food policy »Food policyFood policy☜What are the objectives of food policy, and how can current food policy be improved?☜FFB597

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Food policy recommendations »Food policy recommendationsFood policy recommendations☜How should policy makers respond to a world that appears to be moving from concern about agricultural surpluses, heavily subsidised agriculture and chronically low food prices – from which consumers in some parts of the world have benefited – to the prospect of inadequate supply?☜FFB597

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Speculation policySpeculation policy☜Food policy recommendations concerning speculation.☜FFB597

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Avoid intervention measures »Avoid intervention measuresAvoid intervention measures☜Governments should avoid intervening in agricultural commodity speculation—due to a lack of evidence on its effects—except in extreme cases (e.g. response to disasters). Broader policy measures such as export restrictions and the holding of stocks can help to mitigate the impact of speculation.☜59C6EF

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Ensure smooth operation of global markets »Ensure smooth operation of global marketsEnsure smooth operation of global markets☜Global markets need to function well and trade mechanisms should remain open at times of food shortages.☜59C6EF

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Greater information and transparency »Greater information and transparencyGreater information and transparency☜Greater information and transparency concerning actors and transactions are required.☜59C6EF

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World grain reserve »World grain reserveWorld grain reserve☜A world grain reserve is required at international level to prevent price spikes affecting those who are grain-dependent. It should be part of a price spike prevention policy at global level and constitute a new international institution.☜59C6EF

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Agricultural commodity speculation »Agricultural commodity speculationAgricultural commodity speculation☜Speculation can lead to increased volatility in food prices at certain points; as chance price changes may be perceived as the start of a trend and a herd mentality among traders and investment houses can lead to short-term effects on price.☜FFFACD

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Entrée par: David Price
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Date d'entrée (GMT): 9/19/2011 8:18:00 AM
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