Why food costs are soaring and what we can do about it. Why inflation rates could start to drop. Why commodity futures, including agriculture futures, have been lousy inflation hedges, and what has worked better. Topics covered include: Show Notes Ukraine War Threatens to Cause a Global Food Crisis by Jack Nicas—The New York Times Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing record-high food prices—The Economist As sanctions bite Russia, fertilizer shortage imperils world food … [Read more...]
179: Free Markets and the Great Famine
How a concern about interfering in markets and trade may have contributed to over one million deaths during the 19th century Great Famine in Ireland. In this episode you’ll learn: Show Notes The Myths of Illegal Immigration - Boston Globe The Lost Children of Tuam - New York Times The Famine Plot: England’s Role in Ireland’s Greatest Tragedy by Tim Pat Coogan Episode Sponsors Away LinkedIn Related Episodes 113: Brexit and the Economics of … [Read more...]
