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Some have argued that removing government controls that keep food prices down is a necessary step to ensure food security

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Some have argued that removing government controls that keep food prices down is a necessary step to ensure food security. In addition, some maintain, the subsequent increase in price will also reduce soil erosion by giving farmers stronger incentives (and access to capital) to invest in long term erosion control measures. In the short run, who would suffer most from lifting price controls on food? How can this problem be addressed?