Posted on 03/21/2022 12:55:04 PM PDT by blam
An economics professor has a solution for the little people dealing with the country’s inflationary woes: Use mass transportation, eat more veggies instead of meat, and cut back on unnecessary care for your pets.
In a Bloomberg.com op-ed, the New School’s Teresa Ghilarducci says these tips are a good idea for anyone making less than … $280,000 per year.
“To deal with gas prices, it’s worth reconsidering public transportation if it’s an option where you live,” Ghilarducci says.
After all, mass transport fares are up only 8 percent compared to 38 percent for gasoline.
And don’t think about getting a new car; prices for brand new vehicle are up 12 percent, while those for used cars have skyrocketed 40 percent.
And “when it comes to food,” the professor says, “don’t be afraid to explore.”
This means going for “tasty meat substitutes” such as veggies, lentils and/or beans as meat prices have shot up 14 percent.
“Plan to cut out the middle creature and consume plants directly. It’s a more efficient, healthier and cheaper way to get calories,” Ghilarducci adds.
Inflation stings most if you earn less than $300K. Here’s how to deal:
➡️ Take the bus
➡️ Don’t buy in bulk
➡️ Try lentils instead of meat
➡️ Nobody said this would be fun https://t.co/HGJEoXL5ZZ
— Bloomberg Opinion (@bopinion) March 19, 2022
From the story:
And stay away from buying in bulk — you usually don’t save any money by buying more. Sure, there may be great deals, but most consumers wind up falling for the tricks that entice them to spend more — things like offering free samples, which often leads to impulse buying, or placing discounted big-ticket items near the entrance. If you absolutely must buy in bulk, try to do it with a friend, so you can split some of the costs and ensure everything gets eaten or used. …
If you’re one of the many Americans who became a new pet owner during the pandemic, you might want to rethink those costly pet medical needs. It may sound harsh, but researchers actually don’t recommend pet chemotherapy — which can cost up to $10,000 — for ethical reasons.
One item not on Ghilarducci’s list: Kicking out Democrats from Congress this November, and Joe Biden two years from now.
And this progessor can ESAD.
Should be professor, though maybe a Freudian slip.
Marxists should get out of the way of Free Market Capitalism and let us drill for oil without nonsense regulatory blockades and lies about Global Warming.
What meth-fueled universe does this idiot inhabit?
Gas is up almost 100% from a year ago in my area.
The modern version of “let them eat cake”. I doubt the voters will take that very well.
Well Terry, if, IF, you really really care you’ll remove yourself from the equation. But nooooooooooo!
She doesn’t know beans.......................
I say liberals should look into a healthy, carbon-friendly diet of only fresh air and sunshine. Then, after a few weeks or so, food, fuel, and home prices should come down.
Russian News: Ukranians are killing and eating Russian pets.
Chicago News: Feral animals in Chicago are killing each other.
Bingo.
Actually buying in bulk is probably the best thing to do in an inflationary environment. Have your money in long term commodities like toilet paper, bags of rice or even bananas rather that constantly devaluing items like currency or dollar denominated accounts.
What the heck is “The New School”?
don’t care what she says, I’m buying my ammo in bulk!
This woman is a waste of oxygen.
They can pound sand. My dogs will eat before I do.
I have been canning my own dog food and freezing as much as I can. Two of mine eat homemade wet food with prescription dry kibble. The other three eat regular good dog food. One of the two has to have homemade bison/brown rice and the other has homemade chicken/brown rice. They have digestive issues. The other three don’t.
Maybe we can feed these pinheads to our pets...../s
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