Archive - Just ATE (Agriculture, Trade and the Environment)

Do farm animal welfare regulations hurt competitiveness?

Do stricter animal welfare (AW) rules for pigs make it harder for farmers to compete internationally, and lead to more pork imports? Our…

Oct 28 •

Preventing Panic: Why Better Food Data Means Stronger Food Security

In a future crisis, could the mere perception of food shortages trigger hoarding, creating real shortages for some people, even if supplies are actually…

Oct 14 •

September 2025

Are Agricultural Global Value Chains in Trouble?

Some are feeling the pain, but reports of their death are greatly exaggerated.

Sep 25 •

Why carbon pricing relief for EU exporters is a big deal

Is the proposed plan for export rebates a clever move, or are we heading for a WTO showdown?

Sep 4 •

August 2025

What Academic Economists Actually Do All Day

Teaching. Research. Outreach. It takes a lot of people skills.

Aug 14 •

July 2025

Will the cream rise to the top?

Patterns in the U.S. and EU provide clues on how Canadian dairy production and trade would look without supply management.

Jul 15 •

June 2025

The Öresund Bridge: Success Story and Strategic Pinch Point?

It's not only a marvel of engineering made famous by the hit Nordic noir crime television series - it's also vital economic and trade link.

Jun 25 •

May 2025

Building resilience on a budget

Here are some of the economic questions about food system preparedness. Stay tuned for the answers.

May 28 •

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, Fertilizer, and Farmers

EU nitrogen fertilizer producers will gain protection from imports, while EU farmers dependent on inorganic fertilizer are left exposed

May 12 •

April 2025

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