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Disparate Adjustments; Hug a Farmer; Losers and the Outlook

Disparate Adjustments Trade uncertainty is hitting everyone. China will reportedly flush its state-owned enterprises with cash, which may not improve their quality of governance but will keep them alive. Some are asking for similar aid to U.S. farmers. By contrast, Vietnam says it will unilaterally lower its trade barriers. When all is said and done, economists will be able to measure the various actions taken by politicians and the net effects on their citizenry.   Hug a Farmer Bolstering more direct selling by farmers to consumers has been a policy goal of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy. The concept is that eliminating middlemen will increase the economic benefit to the producers. The use of farmers markets and communi...

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Infrastructure investment due diligence

On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.

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