The author argues here that there is no absolute food shortage and that distorted agricultural trade which undermines world food distribution is a vital and overlooked factor. The book looks at EU and US agricultural policies and World Trade Organization negotiations in agriculture and proposes that the international trade regime reconciles trade rules with the consideration of food security issues. Several other enforceable solutions to reduce world hunger and malnutrition are also advanced, including national capacity building, the improvement of governance, and strategic development of biofuel programs.

Trade, Food Security, and Human Rights

Dr. Ying Chen holds a Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) degree and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, United States and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Yantai University School of Law, China. Her research interests are primarily in the areas of Food Law and Agricultural Law, International Trade Law, WTO Law, Public International Law, Human Rights Law, Global Governance, Chinese Law and Politics, and Comparative Law. Dr. Chen has published in major US and European law journals.