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[rsynnott]

While that's definitely the long-term trend, the last few years have been, ah, not great there either.

[eru → rsynnott]

The Covid shutdowns were a damper on the global economy, but otherwise it has still been going upwards.

Or are you talking about something else?

[rsynnott → eru]

The invasion of Ukraine resulted in a fairly significant increase in food poverty for much of the world; prices went up a _lot_. I think it has been moderating lately, but it has not been good.