Rethinking the Water‐Food‐Climate Nexus and Conflict: An Opportunity Cost Approach. (16th November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Post, Riley; Hudson, Darren; Mitchell, Donna; Bell, Patrick; Perliger, Arie; Williams, Ryan
• Is Part Of: Applied economic perspectives and policy. Volume 38:Number 4(2016)
• Page Start: 563
• Page End: 577
• Publication Date: 2016-11-16
• Subjects: food security -- climate -- conflict -- migration -- opportunity cost; Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Agriculture and state -- Periodicals; 338.105
• DOI: 10.1093/aepp/ppw027
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-5790

Abstract

Abstract : Much attention has been paid to the potential role that climate and food security has on conflict, especially in the Middle East. However, there has been little critical examination beyond the statistical correlation of events, which demonstrates whether a causal link exists and if it does, what can be done about it. This paper explores the conceptual linkages between food and conflict and attempts to draw attention to the opportunity cost of conflict as the nexus for decision‐making in this context.