Re:Global rice shortage is set to be the biggest in 20 years
by f6v on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @10:31AM
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> Can't obliterate even the tiny Russian economy without some knock-on effects on the rest of the world.
Maybe the GDP isn’t the best and only measure then.
Re:Global rice shortage is set to be the biggest in 20 years
by FredPret on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @11:29AM
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I'm partial to total net worth measurements, but in case of war, you have to take into account things like scarce materials and growing seasons of crops.
Like how in Age of Empires you had gold as well as wood and food, if memory serves.
Between Russia and Ukraine, they produce some vital materials including lots of fertilizer, despite making almost no money. So while we're all taking a small financial hit right now, there are odd things like this as well.