In the fragile aftermath of disaster, the price of food is more than an economic statistic—it is a measure of survival. This book takes readers deep into the intertwined realities of markets, households, and policies in post-disaster Aceh, revealing how rising food costs ripple through communities, shaping nutrition, health, education, and long-term welfare.

Blending rigorous microeconomic analysis with vivid narratives from the ground, it explores critical themes:

• The shifting balance between income, consumption, and wellbeing.
• Which households suffer the most when food prices surge—and why.
• The complex roles of farmers, traders, and policymakers in times of volatility.
• Gendered impacts, hidden costs of malnutrition, and generational consequences.
• How local resilience is tested—and strengthened—through social safety nets, infrastructure, and collective action.

Grounded in data yet accessible in tone, this work is ideal for students, researchers, and policymakers seeking to understand how market dynamics and policy interventions can make the difference between hardship and hope.
In Aceh’s story lies a broader lesson for all economies vulnerable to shocks: food security is not only about production—it is about the delicate web connecting livelihoods, access, and dignity.