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IGNOU CFN 3 "Economics of Food":Introduction to Food Economics:Study of food production, distribution, consumption, and pricing.Factors influencing food markets: Supply and demand, government policies, international trade.Food Production and Distribution:Agriculture: Farming practices, crop yields, and land use.Distribution channels: Wholesale markets, supermarkets, online platforms.Factors Affecting Food Prices:Weather conditions: Droughts, floods, and other natural disasters.Government policies: Subsidies, tariffs, and import/export regulations.Market speculation: Speculative trading affecting food commodity prices.Food Security and Access:Food security: Availability, accessibility, affordability, and utilization of food.Food access: Social, economic, and geographical barriers to obtaining nutritious food.Nutrition Economics:Cost-effectiveness of dietary patterns: Assessing the economic impact of healthy eating.Economic burden of malnutrition: Healthcare costs, lost productivity, and economic development.Food Policy and Regulation:Government intervention: Food safety standards, labeling requirements, and agricultural subsidies.Regulation of food markets: Competition policy, antitrust laws, and consumer protection measures.Global Food Trade and Markets:International trade agreements: Tariff barriers, quotas, and trade liberalization.Market integration: Globalization of food supply chains and its implications for food security.Food Waste and Loss:Economic and environmental costs: Loss of resources, increased greenhouse gas emissions.Strategies to reduce food waste: Food recovery, redistribution, and composting initiatives.Sustainability and Food Systems:Sustainable agriculture: Organic farming, agroecology, and conservation practices.Food sovereignty: Community control over food production, distribution, and consumption.Emerging Trends in Food Economics:Alternative food systems: Local food movements, urban agriculture, and community-supported agriculture.Technological innovations: Precision agriculture, genetic engineering, and vertical farming.