Economics of the Food System provides a comprehensive overview of the food system, beginning with the physical and geographical context of United States agricul

"The conference was organized by the three editors of this book and took place on August 15-16, 2012 in Seattle."--Preface.

Over the past two years, food prices have soared -- and plummeted. As crops are increasingly shifted to biofuel production, will food prices soar again? Will pe

Food loss is a serious issue in the United States. It affects all aspects of the supply chain, from farmers to consumers. While much is already known about loss

First reference on food consumption and policy.