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Reasons for High Food Prices in the U.S. Virgin Islands

CED-82-93 Published: May 28, 1982. Publicly Released: May 28, 1982.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO held discussions with, and obtained documentary information from, officials of a number of different sources to determine why food prices in the Virgin Islands are so high.

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