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Malthus is in the air
The original dismal economist did not anticipate the productivity explosion bequeathed by technology. But when does the magic stop?
Andrew Leonard [2008-04-21]

  • Why would the #1 or #2 rice EXPORTER want to conserve?

    Thailand is one of the world's biggest rice exporters. What sane person would hold back a big piece of their crop which they already don't need for domestic consumption, from export in times of rising prices?

    It sounds like Thailand wants to drive the prices even higher then dump their crop on the market in order to crush other exporters like Viet Nam.

    -- Electro Robot
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    Monday, April 21, 2008 10:57 AM
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