Risk that food stocks will be used to distort the market
Stocks can reduce volatility if properly managed but it is necessary to be clear about their purpose. They were used at times in the European Union (EU), for example, to keep prices higher than they would otherwise have been for prolonged periods. Efficient global markets are considered essential.
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Risk that food stocks will be used to distort the market
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