The escalation in world food prices and its implications for the Caribbean - [Port of Spain]TT ECLAC 2008 - [2], i, 40 p.

Describes the process of escalation in world food prices during the recent times. Discusses the causes of these dynamics and evaluates econometrically the relevance of each factor deemed to lie behind the process. Looks at the likely impact of the hike in food prices on the Caribbbean.


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