Link: http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2017/02/03/513302816/episode-752-eagles-vs-chickens
Summary: One farmer had what seemed like a great environmentally conscious plan to fertilize his soil. However, Eagles threw his plan of offering Whole foods consumers organic chicken into disarray. Planet Money discusses how the unintended consequences impacted farmer’s plan.
Original Air Date: February 3, 2017
Length: 17 minutes 28 seconds
Discussion Question: What were the unintended consequences of the farmer’s choice to use chickens to fertilize the soil? Explain how unintended consequences are important to economics.
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