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  "abstract": "The COVID-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented disruptions in both the demand and supply of agricultural commodities, leading to marked volatility in agricultural commodity prices following movement restrictions. These price fluctuations have significant implications for household consumption patterns where household budgets are highly sensitive to food costs and there is substantial dependence on agricultural imports. Drawing on primary and secondary data, this study fills a critical gap by assessing how movement restrictions influenced agricultural prices and affected the consumption behaviors of skilled workforce households. Findings reveal that transportation disruptions and labor shortages were primary factors driving up the prices of essential commodities. Importantly, 78–88% of respondents, regardless of their lockdown zone, reported fluctuations in food prices. Although prices spiked post-lockdown, there was no evidence of structural breaks or sustained volatility. Only half of respondents had sufficient food stock to last a week during lockdown, and while approximately 70% reported no change in income, 32.3% saw a reduction in consumption expenditure. Most respondents relied on personal savings and salaries, with minimal government assistance. The study also identified a prevalent tendency to shop at nearby markets and noted shifts in consumption behavior among women, non-farm workers, and middle-income households (earning 25,000–50,000 BDT). The study confirms the agricultural market’s vulnerability to sudden shocks, highlighting persistent price instability as increases continue even for four years post-pandemic. Policymakers are urged to implement targeted food access programs, expand financial safety nets, and invest in local food supply chains and sustainable agricultural practices to bolster resilience and stabilize essential commodity prices.",
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    "School of Economics, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law",
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    "Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, The University of Arkansas",
    "Davis College of Agriculture, West Virginia University",
    "Department of Agriculture, Texas State University",
    "Department of Agricultural Economics and Policy, Sylhet Agricultural University",
    "Agricultural Economics Division, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute",
    "Agricultural Statistics Division, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute",
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  "title": "Changes in agricultural commodity prices and household consumption of skilled workforce after COVID-19 movement restrictions in Bangladesh",
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