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Ethanol subsidies in the USA would be a great example. The original intention of the subsidies was to encourage ethanol production and use to lower greenhouse gas. However, use of corn to produce ethanol inadvertently raised the price for corn based products used in food production. Leading to shortages and higher prices for food staples across the world.

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