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US Egg Consumption per Person vs US Imports

US Egg Consumption per Person and US Imports correlate at r = -0.41 over 54 years (1970–2023), p = 0.0023. With the time trend removed, r = -0.42. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.0023) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.42). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
-0.41
p-value
0.0023
Years compared (n)
54 (1970–2023)
95% confidence interval
-0.61 to -0.16
Correlation with the time trend removed
-0.42

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