High interest rates play a role in mounting consumer debt. When  interest rates are high, more of a person's payment is being  applied to interest versus principal. Because â¦ of this, it takes the  consumer longer to payoff their debt.3 people found this useful.igh interest rates play a role in mounting consumer debt. When  interest rates are high, more of a person's payment is being  applied to interest versus principal. Because â¦ of this, it takes the  consumer longer to payoff their debt. 3 people found this useful.
Half Pigs: The price for a half pig is $5.00/lb based on final hanging weight at the butcher after slaughter. A typical half pig hangs at 90 lbs so the pig cost is typically $580 or so. The slaughter is $40 and the butchering (cutting & vacuum packaging) is $90.
U.S. Meat Export Federation. Chinaâs Hog, Pork Prices Still Climbing. At the end of July, Chinaâs live hog price moved above 15 RMB/kg for the first time since February, averaging 15.15 RMB/kg ($1.12 per pound). This was nearly 9 percent higher than a year ago and represented a 21 percent increase from this yearâs low point in early May.