The Price of Popularity
In the nation of Andea, the local grain 'amara' is the primary food source for 80% of the population. Before 2010, the average price was $1 per kilogram. After amara became popular in North America as a health food, the export market boomed. By 2015, the domestic price had risen to $4 per kilogram, and the average income for an amara farmer had doubled. However, reports from urban centers indicated a rise in malnutrition. Based on this scenario, identify the two main groups affected by the amara boom and explain the conflicting economic consequences for each group.
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