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U.S. Rice Industry: Elements & Global Competitiveness
Lillian Brewer
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Description for U.S. Rice Industry: Elements & Global Competitiveness
Hardback. Editor(s): Brewer, Lillian. Num Pages: 367 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNAC; TVKC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 188 x 259 x 26. Weight in Grams: 848.
Rice, an ancient grain, is the primary staple for more than half the world's population, through its role in the diets of billions of low-income, food-insecure consumers. Its vital role makes its availability and price politically sensitive for governments in several regions. Government intervention is often aimed at keeping prices affordable, especially for low-income consumers. In some cases, government intervention also encourages domestic production to promote national self-sufficiency. The United States faces little direct competition domestically and relies heavily on export markets; exports account for about half of the annual crop each year. This book investigates factors affecting the global ... Read more
Rice, an ancient grain, is the primary staple for more than half the world's population, through its role in the diets of billions of low-income, food-insecure consumers. Its vital role makes its availability and price politically sensitive for governments in several regions. Government intervention is often aimed at keeping prices affordable, especially for low-income consumers. In some cases, government intervention also encourages domestic production to promote national self-sufficiency. The United States faces little direct competition domestically and relies heavily on export markets; exports account for about half of the annual crop each year. This book investigates factors affecting the global ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
367
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781634835688
SKU
V9781634835688
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