The impact of US biofuel policies on agricultural price levels and volatility

  • 01/06/2011

  • International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development

Changes in developed country biofuel policy are some of the key recommendations of an intergovernmental organization report to the G20, a group of leading economies. This paper provides in-depth analysis on the relationship between biofuel policy in the US and food price volatility. In addition, it identifies options that are available to decision-makers for addressing any adverse effects.