Tag Archives: Food prices

What Lies behind Egypt’s Problems? How do They Affect Others?

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Gail Tverberg

We have all been reading about Egypt in the newspapers, and wonder what is behind their problems. Let me offer a few insights. At least part of Egypt’s problem is the fact that in the past the government has threatened … Continue reading →

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Farm prices for food items are very high again

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Gail Tverberg

I am busy working on some bigger projects that I can’t write about yet, but I thought I would put up a little scanned in section from today’s WSJ relating to food prices. Food prices are now 18.5% higher than … Continue reading →

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