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Title: Industry Speaks Reflections on the Irrational
Authors: Gobbee, Jose E.
Authors (Email): Gobbee, Jose (jgobbee@goagro.com.ar)
Keywords: economic slowdown
global recession
agricultural commodities
demand
financial crisis
JEL Codes: Q10
Q11
Q14
Issue Date: 2008-11-01
Abstract: This article analyzes the various components of the current financial crisis and its implications for agriculture. While financial markets have been overrun by steep losses, violent price movements, and irrationality associated with a classic bubble, agricultural markets still have sound fundamentals and their underlying real assets may prove to be a safe haven during these trying times.
URI: http://purl.umn.edu/53742
Institution/Association: International Food and Agribusiness Management Review>Volume 11, Issue 4, 2008
Total Pages: 4
From Page: 175
To Page: 178
Collections:Volume 11, Issue 4, 2008

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