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What is the real level of inflation for many?
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You ddn't correct it, no.
Didn't touch it, just posed the question.
As I already wrote, yes. The basket attemts to be a like-for-like comparison. On that basis, there is vast deflation in compputing.
You do seem to struggle wit the idea that teh inflation index is not calculated for you alone. You do understand that people do buy computers, yes? If so, why do you seek to pretend that it does not matter in the index?
Don't struggle at all with the concept of the index.
Most people don't consume PCs. Yes some technoheads and the easily led will have a propensity to chase the latest item.
I questioned whether DSLR cameras had replaced compact digital cameras. I had heard it reported on a money program discussion.
As DSLR cameras have further to fall using your IT analogy then they will have a downward effect on the index, however limited overall, that may be.You ddn't correct it, no.
No, the data iis not wrong, and nor can you get "any" answer. The methodology is published. If you believe it is wrong, show us why it is wrong.
Apologies, I miss typed "is" should have read "not"."If you act like an illiterate man, your learning will never stop... Being uneducated, you have no fear of the future.".....
"big business is parasitic, like a mosquito, whereas I prefer the lighter touch, like that of a butterfly. "A butterfly can suck honey from the flower without damaging it," "Arunachalam Muruganantham0 -
The CPI doesn't pretend to be an index of prices for 'essentials' (whatever they are).
I believe, that by and large it measures what it sets out to measure.
Even though you know better, you choose to display have a faux outrage that it isn't an 'essential' index.
Very few in the UK have no choices. It's true to say many don't exercise them, as evidenced by the few people I see walking or cycling to local stores or the local town and the junk food they choose to buy.
Don't disagree.
My phone is 15cms long. My phone is 15cms. Therefore it is.
Most people use a mobile which is 11cm."If you act like an illiterate man, your learning will never stop... Being uneducated, you have no fear of the future.".....
"big business is parasitic, like a mosquito, whereas I prefer the lighter touch, like that of a butterfly. "A butterfly can suck honey from the flower without damaging it," "Arunachalam Muruganantham0 -
I wonder how many of the people who are allegedly struggling with the cost of food, or even using food banks, are actually under weight as a result ? And how many are nevertheless overweight or obese ?No-one would remember the Good Samaritan if he'd only had good intentions. He had money as well.
The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money.
Margaret Thatcher0
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