May 2000 Advocates of the use of genetic engineering techniques in agriculture contend that this new biotechnology promises increased productivity, better use of natural resources and more nutritious foods. Opponents, on the other hand, are concerned about potentially adverse implications for the environment and food safety. This paper investigates how such changes in the maize and soybean sectors may affect international trade patterns, with particular attention given to different groups of developing countries. This paper has been prepared for presentation at the Third Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis to be held in Melbourne, Australia from June 27-30, 2000.
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