We Really Need to Talk Fertilizer — Michael Smith

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Availability of real resources and inflation. Fertilizer shortage results in higher food prices. Angry BearWe Really Need to Talk FertilizerMichael SmithSee alsoInflation results in increases in managed economies in areas where the market economy is insufficient, notably energy. Food is another candidate in that it is a vital resource. This is characteristic historically of wartime economies.Project SyndicateThe State Is Taking Back EnergyNick ButlerAlso at PSGermany’s Emerging War EconomyDahlia Marin

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