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Declining International Cooperation on Pesticide Regulation

Frittering Away Food Security

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  • Combines multidisciplinary knowledge and experience from academia, government, and private industry
  • Provides select MRL case studies
  • Features interviews with government policy makers and practitioners
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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About this book

This Palgrave Pivot investigates barriers to international agricultural trade caused by a lack of standardized maximum residue levels (MRL) for pesticides. Given the preponderance of pesticide use in food production and the increasing disruptions to trade, a better understanding of the reasons for the decline in international cooperation, the trade impacts, and potential solutions is critical. This volume will contribute to that understanding. Through an analysis of the economics of MRL regulatory harmonization, select case studies, and a look at incentives and disincentives for government agencies and regulators, the authors move the conversation beyond the theoretical, and into current practices and advice for creating workable solutions. This Pivot is a valuable resource for those concerned with food security, trade policy, agricultural production and export supply chains, as well as those interested in broader issues related to science policy and societal trends. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada

    May T. Yeung

  • Dept of Agricultural & Resource Economic, University of Saskatchewan Dept of Agricultural & Resource Economic, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

    William A. Kerr

  • Agriculture and Agrifood Canada , Ottawa, Canada

    Blair Coomber

  • Bryant Christie Inc. , Seattle, USA

    Matthew Lantz

  • Bryant Christie Inc. , Sacramento, USA

    Alyse McConnell

About the authors

May T. Yeung is Professional Affiliate at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.


William A. Kerr is University Distinguished Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.


Blair Coomber is former Director General of International Trade Policy at Agriculture and Agrifood Canada.


Matthew Lantz is Vice President of Global Access at Bryant Christie Inc., USA.


Alyse McConnell is Manager of International Regulatory Affairs at Bryant Christie Inc., USA. 

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Declining International Cooperation on Pesticide Regulation

  • Book Subtitle: Frittering Away Food Security

  • Authors: May T. Yeung, William A. Kerr, Blair Coomber, Matthew Lantz, Alyse McConnell

  • Series Title: Palgrave Studies in Agricultural Economics and Food Policy

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60552-4

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-60551-7Published: 28 July 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-60552-4Published: 18 July 2017

  • Series ISSN: 2662-3889

  • Series E-ISSN: 2662-3897

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXI, 127

  • Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Agricultural Economics, International Economics

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