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What was not a consequence of the plague anti-semitism decline in trade increase in food prices increase in the price of labor?

Increase in food prices


Why is food prices rising?

Generally, food prices are 'rising' not because of increasing costs but due to inflation. Inflation does not reflect a real price increase (that is, it is not becoming more costly to make food) but rather a general increase in the price levels. In some specific time periods, food prices due rise but usually due to war, famine, or other problematic conditions which affect supply.


What are the implications of global recession?

The global recession has adverse effects on the worldâ??s economy. The effects include loss of jobs and foreclosure of homes. Inflation has led to high prices for food and other commodities.


What is buffer stock?

stock used in agriculture to stabilise the price commodities. The government purchases excess production for storage, and then sells that storage stock in years of low production. Aimed to stabilise the prices of food.


Impact of increase in fuel prices?

The increase in gas prices has an impact on everything, literally. Company's that ship merchandise, receive merchandise, provide services, etc, have to account for the increase expense of gas in order to "move" their products. The increase in gas price is an increase in expense for the company, in order to compensate for this increase in expense, the company must raise their prices to still be able to meet Sales and Profit Margins. This increase in expense is past on to us by higher food cost, higher shipping cost, higher cost in anything a consumer purchases.

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What was not a consequence of the plague anti-semitism decline in trade increase in food prices increase in the price of labor?

Increase in food prices


What does agflllation mean?

'Agflation' is the rising food prices caused by increased demand for agricultural commodities.


What are the reasons for the rise in bread prices?

Inflation (which is also the rise in everything else). Funny you should say bread though, because inflation is actually measured by increase in food and energy product prices.


What assets increase in value?

Gold, ammo, silver, homes / land, some food/commodities, some art, some jewelry, some intellectual properties & information.


Why is food prices rising?

Generally, food prices are 'rising' not because of increasing costs but due to inflation. Inflation does not reflect a real price increase (that is, it is not becoming more costly to make food) but rather a general increase in the price levels. In some specific time periods, food prices due rise but usually due to war, famine, or other problematic conditions which affect supply.


What can the UN do to help future famine in Africa?

Give out free / subsided seeds to increase food harvest and reduce food prices.


Why is there chemicals in fast food?

Because of a variety of reasons that benefits the fast food companies. A few reasons is that the chemicals enhance the taste of the food, enhance the shelf life of the food, and bulk up the food to reduce cost and increase profits.


What is buffer stock?

stock used in agriculture to stabilise the price commodities. The government purchases excess production for storage, and then sells that storage stock in years of low production. Aimed to stabilise the prices of food.


What are the implications of global recession?

The global recession has adverse effects on the worldâ??s economy. The effects include loss of jobs and foreclosure of homes. Inflation has led to high prices for food and other commodities.


Why does the number of species increase and decrease?

There could be many reasons why. Their predators could have decreased, or the food that they have increases.


What is food commodities in poultry game fish and meat?

fish


What are the objectives of pds?

Objectives::(i) Providing food grains and other essential items to vulnerable sections of the societyat reasonable (subsidized) prices(ii) To put an indirect check on the open market prices of various items and(iii) To attempt socialization in the matter of distribution of essential commodities