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The Economics of Egg Prices Amidst a Bird Flu Crisis

This chapter examines the dramatic rise in egg prices due to a bird flu outbreak, detailing how prices soared from $2 to over $9 per dozen. It highlights the factors contributing to this surge, including feed costs and market behaviors, as well as the profound effects of avian influenza on chicken populations.

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