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“The world is only one poor harvest away from chaos. We are so close to the edge that politically destabilising food prices could come at any time”

Quote by Robert Zoellick

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Robert Zoellick

Robert B. Zoellick is an American politician and economist, born on July 25, 1953. He has extensive experience in international finance and foreign policy, serving as the President of the World Bank and the National Economic Advisor to Vice President George W. Bush. more

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