How has a small bird from the jungles of southeast Asia gone on to be the most popular source of protein in the world?

In this episode, we are going to talk about the economics of chicken, and how farmers have managed to drastically reduce its price.

The transformation of chicken from a luxury to a cheap protein source
Origin of domesticated chickens in Southeast Asia
Historical chicken sizes and uses
Development of efficient egg incubators
The post-war competition to breed bigger and cheaper chickens
The modern broiler chicken's rapid growth and engineered characteristics
The use of hormones and genetic modification in chicken farming
The impact on chicken prices and its popularity
The economics behind the low cost of rotisserie chicken
Ethical concerns related to chicken consumption and alternatives

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/chicken-economics

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