Accounting for the hidden costs of agrifood systems in data-scarce contexts

Markandya, A.;

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Other titles Background paper for The State of Food and Agriculture 2023

Date of Issue 2023

Contributing Member Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Publisher Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Place of Publication Rome

Co-Author(s) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

DOI https://doi.org/10.4060/cc8423en

Physical Description 62 p., 210 x 297 mm

Series Report / No FAO Agricultural Development Economics Working Paper;

ISBN 978-92-5-138292-9

Abstract

This paper reviews the methods and data required to estimate the hidden environmental, social and health costs associated with agrifood systems. The studies reviewed in the report demonstrate that these hidden costs are considerable, and highlight the need for action at global, national and local levels.

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