Resilience test of the North American food system
David Orden
Abstract
Abstract This article assesses the resilience of the North American food system in the context of the coronavirus pandemic in the immediate, medium, and long run. Focus is on the United States. The immediate consequence is substantial disruption of agricultural markets and falling prices, but systemic breakdown of the system is unlikely. Existing farm programs and emergency legislation will support U.S. farmers. Medium term, supply is likely to be strong, while pandemic‐related disruptions in the developing world remain uncertain. Long term, the path forward under the fragility the pandemic has underscored is stronger international institutions and cooperation.
Topics & Concepts
FragilityResilience (materials science)Context (archaeology)Psychological resilienceBusinessLegislationFood systemsPandemicAgricultureFood pricesCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Development economicsEconomicsFood securityPolitical scienceGeographyMedicinePsychologyLawArchaeologyThermodynamicsPathologyDiseasePsychotherapistPhysical chemistryPhysicsChemistryInfectious disease (medical specialty)Agricultural risk and resilienceAgriculture, Land Use, Rural DevelopmentFood Security and Health in Diverse Populations