by Leo Vournelis Two weeks ago the Greek government announced a new round of austerity measures targeted primarily at civil … More
Tag: economics
Eating in Times of Financial Crisis
File it under “strange and unusual.” That’s what Reuters did in putting up the photo of one of many Yemeni … More
Contaminated cuisines and the omnivore’s dilemma
As a service to our readers and with the permission of the editors of Anthropology News, we have decided to … More
Wheat prices “tumble” — for now?
miles and miles of Washington wheat Last week I reported on the dramatic rise in wheat prices and suggested that … More
Behavioral Economics, Food and Culture
Try this as a thought experiment: Imagine a store that sells broccoli and doughnuts, along with everything else a grocery … More