Food Policy and the Environmental Credit Crunch

Written by an economist and an investment professional, this book addresses the economical and environmental implications of how we treat food. The book examines each aspect of the `food chain¿, from agriculture, to production and processing, retail, preparation, consumption and recycling. Along the way, Donovan and Hudson explore the interaction between economics, the environment and human health and wellbeing, drawing on their respective economic and environmental perspectives.