jdobbin Posted July 29, 2009 Report Posted July 29, 2009 http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/090729/...oonie_price_gap The price gap is closing between what Canadians and Americans are paying for the same goods, such as cars, books and lattes, thanks to the rapidly rising loonie and public outcry for parity at the checkout counter, a new report shows.BMO Capital Markets economist Douglas Porter said the price gap for a select basket of items between the two countries is now 6.8 per cent, down from 18 per cent for the same items a year ago. I'd like to see the full report and see which goods they are comparing. Quote
Moonbox Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 It's getting better finally, but we're still getting ripped. Quote "A man is no more entitled to an opinion for which he cannot account than he does for a pint of beer for which he cannot pay" - Anonymous
jdobbin Posted July 31, 2009 Author Report Posted July 31, 2009 It's getting better finally, but we're still getting ripped. I agree. I would like to be able to see a list every month so that comparisons could be made. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Posted August 3, 2009 It's getting better finally, but we're still getting ripped. Why does it matter specifically with respect to what Americans pay? Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Shady Posted August 3, 2009 Report Posted August 3, 2009 Don't you people understand that free everything for everyone actually does cost money. And those costs are passed on, and built into the goods and services we pay? Actions have consequences. Economic ignorance really annoys me. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Posted August 3, 2009 I agree. I would like to be able to see a list every month so that comparisons could be made. OK...I pay $1.75 USD for a 3.78 liters (US gallon) of 1% milk in one state. No taxes on food. So are you happy or sad? Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
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