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This illuminating book analyses the contemporary field of food economics, assessing the agri-food industry and its connections, trends, regulations and experiences. Bringing together theory and practice, Henning Otte Hansen employs concrete business cases to evaluate the transitions impacting food economics.

The author examines how the foundations of the discipline have shifted as climate change, sustainability, global food supply and resource allocation gain increasing prominence on political and economic agendas. Demonstrating the profound influence this will have on the theoretical and empirical basis of food economics, he explores the agri-food value chain and specific examples of food industry transformation. Investigating prices, market structures, demand patterns and globalisation trends, chapters are grounded in statistical evidence and illustrated with data that reflects real-world developments. The book provides an updated and renewed description of food economics in light of ongoing changes.

Understanding Food Economics is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of agricultural, food and applied economics. Practitioners and political officials in food ministries and agencies will also benefit from this guide to the challenges and balances currently affecting the industry.