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(The Impact of Price Fluctuation in Fresh Meats on General Price Level)

The price of fresh meats have been severely fluctuated with the increased incidents caused by livestock diseases in these days. Many consumers suffered from unfavorable economic condition recognize the price fluctuation of fresh meats as a main source of the increase in general price. However, the general price are affected by the interaction of all products within an economic system. This study aims to examine the effect of a price change in fresh meats on the general price level and consumer price index (CPI) using Input-Output (IO) model that shows the interaction among industries in a country. The results show that the price change in fresh meats has a limited effect on the general price level and CPI. In addition, its effects are trivial compared to that of public sector.