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commodity shortages  

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  • The most practical definition of a “commodity shortage” is the inability to obtain key items such as articles that can be used for trade. These may include gold, silver, spices, apples, grain, or related items. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Commodity Shortages]

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