The surge in global commodity prices of the past few years has presented a tremendous development challenge for South Asian countries. The large loss of income from the terms of trade shock has worsened macroeconomic balances, fueled rapid inflation, and hurt growth. Although commodity prices have come down recently, the benefits are being clouded by the emergence of a severe global financial crisis. The adverse consequences of the food price hike...
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2008/12/01
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Document de travail de recherche sur les politiques
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WPS4796
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2010/07/01
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Global food price inflation : implications for South Asia, policy reactions, and future challenges
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wheat