The 2008 Spike in Food Prices Resulted in Which of the Following

question 47

Multiple Choice

The 2008 spike in food prices resulted in which of the following?

• A) Political protests against the rising costs of food and oil
• B) Food riots
• C) Increased livelihoods for most rural communities and farmers
• D) Dominance of farmers in economic development
• E) All of the above

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Equivalent Unit

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Abnormal Spoilage

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