December 9, 2008— The world financial crisis has dimmed short-term prospects for developing countries and the volume of world trade is likely to contract for the first time since 1982. The sharp slowdown has caused commodity prices to plummet, ending a historic five-year boom. More .. | Key Findings, Trends & Policy Advice | |  |   | Commodity Prices: The End of a Historic Boom More ... | |  | High Commodity Prices: Impact on Poor People More ... | |  | Food for Thought: Ensuring Future Supply More ... | |  | Energy: Balancing Demand and Supply More ... | |  | Coping with High Prices: What Works for Consumers More .. | |  | Managing Booms: What Works for Producers More ..  |
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