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Revisiting the Hypothesized Trade‐Off Between Food and Fuel: Empirical Evidence From the Case of Brazilian Sugarcane

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper investigates the relationship between sugarcane ethanol production and food security in Brazil. It presents an original investigation of the multidimensionality of food security through two econometric approaches, using municipal‐level panel data and household‐level microdata. The results do not support the “food versus fuel” hypothesis. Our findings suggest that efficient large‐scale biofuel production can be combined with the population’s food security, aligning with sustainability goals.

Source: GCB Bioenergy

DOI: 10.1111/gcbb.70085

Authors: Marcelo Justus, Sofia Marques Arantes, Angelo C. Gurgel, Luciane Chiodi Bachion, Marcelo Melo Ramalho Moreira, David Chiaramonti

Institutions: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Politecnico di Torino

Language: English

Topic: Economics of Agriculture and Food Markets

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Affordable and clean energy, Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,180