Energy poverty is a significant policy issue in the UK. An argument often raised is that rural households are more likely to be energy poor due to the nature of rural housing stock and also the more limited choice of energy sources in rural areas. However empirical evidence to support this...

Food demand in Sub-Saharan Africa is rapidly changing. Given an expanding population, rising incomes and intensified urbanization, the demand for food will not only continue to rise, but will also change in its composition. In order to combat malnutrition, economists and policymakers need to...