Because REAL unemployment is closer to 16%, so many people are struggling, there isn’t much demand to put pressure on prices.
That is correct. Real statistics on the economies are NOT being published. Real employment in the U.S. without a specialized education is abysmal. A 5-gallon gas can at Wal-Mart priced out at $16 dollars yesterday. That’s a bit high for a piece of plastic, don’t you think?
Next time you go to the grocery store, look at the packages. You’re paying the same price for less stuff.