China swine fever epidemic will have global impact

An epidemic of African swine fever in China has led to massive culling of pig herds and caused pork prices to surge

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In this article

  • African swine fever
  • Spread in China
  • Industry impact
  • Why it has spread
  • Perverse incentives
  • Delayed macroeconomic impact
  • Global consequences
  • Spread beyond China
  • Longer-term benefit?

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