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During the First Half of the 2000s, the Price of Pork

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During the first half of the 2000s, the price of pork rose. After that, within a couple of years the price fell back to about the level before the initial increase. What might have led to these events?


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Cost of Capital

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Hurdle Rate

The minimum rate of return that an investment project must generate before it is considered viable or attractive for investment.

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The period it takes for a business to recover its investments or expenses and start generating profit.

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