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2004-01-25 Caribbean

In Cuba Supply and Demand works differently

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Posted by Super Hose 2004-01-25 12:57:34 PM|| || Front Page|| [14 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "No one ever consulted the people about prices; the government just decides and always has the last word,"

Is he living in Cuba or France? I can't tell.

Posted by Steve White 2004-1-25 1:08:06 PM|| 2004-1-25 1:08:06 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Ever since the Soviet beet subsidy was cut the Cuban juice market has been in chaos. Sputnik Brand 10% beet juice was a major seller in the paso shops, now all that is left is juche.

Posted by Shipman 2004-1-25 1:13:26 PM|| 2004-1-25 1:13:26 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 "In the nearby town of Atanagildo Cajigal, juice sales have gone down since the price increase."

Adam Smith worked this all out years ago. Same as it ever was!

But I bet in the place where power is held the juice is still better than ever. Ah, cigars, cold friut juice and broiled chicken.

Posted by Lucky 2004-1-25 1:27:48 PM|| 2004-1-25 1:27:48 PM|| Front Page Top

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