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The Economics of Sustainable Food
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The Economics of Sustainable Food

Smart Policies for Health and the Planet

Nicoletta Batini
Island Press, 2021

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Editorial Rating

9

Qualities

  • Comprehensive
  • Analytical
  • For Experts

Recommendation

The world can’t win the fight against climate change without changing the way it produces and consumes food. This authoritative volume, edited by economist Nicoletta Batini, offers a comprehensive survey of the challenges facing policy makers and scientists as they seek reforms to the agri-food sector. Although written for experts, the essays are clear and accessible enough to interest any reader seeking to understand the nexus of sustainability and food.

Take-Aways

  • The world’s food systems are contributing significantly to global environmental challenges.
  • Greening agri-food systems – especially in advanced economies – will make them healthier for the planet and its people.
  • Dietary changes, if widely adopted, could eliminate one-quarter of global emissions.

About the Author

Nicoletta Batini is an economist and a leading expert in the design of macroeconomic strategies dealing with climate change and public health. She is the lead evaluator at the International Monetary Fund’s Independent Evaluation Office.

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