Title: The unequal distribution of resources: the food crisis explained - Humanium
Headings: The unequal distribution of resources: the food crisis explained
The unequal distribution of resources: the food crisis explained
Food crisis
The unequal distribution of resources: The food crisis explained
Background
Growing hunger
Unequal distribution of resources
Causes for higher food prices
Climate change
Growing demand for meat and dairy products
Financial speculation and oil price
Consequences
Conclusion

Content: It will become increasingly difficult to feed all the worlds mouths, with the population of the earth expected to grow to 9 billion before 2050. Growing demand for meat and dairy products
There are, however, many experts that argue that there is still enough food to feed everybody. According to these experts, there are some other specific reasons for the current prices of food and the increase in hunger. One important reason is the growing demand for meat and dairy products that comes with the increasing wealth in some parts of the world. The production of these animal proteins requires large amounts of cereals to feed the livestock. This growing demand makes edible grains too expensive for many inhabitants of poor countries. The current demand for bio-fuels is also consuming a growing percentage of the world’s harvested cereals. This has a profound influence on prices as well. Financial speculation and oil price
Another important reason for the soaring food prices is financial speculation. This was the case during the food crisis of 2008 and it is expected that it will happen again.