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Money Talks: We Could Run Out of Everything Again

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The Meatpacking Monopoly

This chapter explores the monopolistic practices within the meatpacking industry, illustrating how a few dominant companies impact pricing and profits at the expense of struggling cattle ranchers. It also highlights the exploitation of workers, particularly during the pandemic, revealing dangerous conditions and the manufactured perception of meat shortages to benefit industry giants.

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