Food Security and Food Sovereignity in the Context of WTO Rules

Russian Economic Developments, No. 2, pp. 33-34, 2015

2 Pages Posted: 26 Feb 2015

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Natalia Shagaida

Gaidar Institute for Economic Policy; Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation (RANEPA) - Institute of Applied Economic Research

Date Written: February 24, 2015

Abstract

Hot topics such as food security and food sovereignty in Russia have become even hotter. Both terms are frequently confused between each other, being considered at least complementary, if not identical. According to Russia’s Food Security Doctrine 2010, achieving food sovereignty tends in most cases to lower the level of food security of Russia’s population. This article provides rationale for and examples of the situation at hand.

Keywords: Russian economy, Russian agriculture, food security, WTO

JEL Classification: Q17; Q18

Suggested Citation

Shagaida, Natalia and Shagaida, Natalia, Food Security and Food Sovereignity in the Context of WTO Rules (February 24, 2015). Russian Economic Developments, No. 2, pp. 33-34, 2015, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2569368

Natalia Shagaida (Contact Author)

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