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Pastimes : THE COFFEE SHOP--A place to discuss Minute Subjects
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To: William H Huebl who wrote (23527)9/19/1999 6:31:00 AM
From: Mephisto  Read Replies (2) of 24894
 
Apart from energy prices, I've read that we have very little inflation.

The labor market is tight here. In some sense it has always been that way. People won't work unless you pay exorbitant wages. Just try to find someone to help you do odd jobs in the yard or house. I'm not talking about cutting down trees, lifting large pieces of furniture or etc.

Also, it is difficult to find professionals in many areas, although there are more dentists around that one would ever need. I imagine they charge exorbitant prices as well.

I think what's held our prices in check is that there is so much competition in retail areas.

I wonder if e-commerce will help to keep prices competitive as well.

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