An article from the CBC on food shortages have gripped Egypt and Haiti.
Government subsidized bread?
My favorite quote:
"Currently if you're in Haiti, unless the government is subsidizing consumers, consumers have no choice but to cut consumption. It's a very brutal scenario, but that's what it is."
Anyway, Egypt and Haiti aren't the only two countries facing soaring food prices. Italy had a pasta strike in 2007 and Mexico has had to deal with sky rocketing corn prices. Social Text considers this here.
Actually the article explores other issues and is a fascinating read.
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