The Role of Commodities in a Time of Rising Prices

Abstract

How much do you spend at the supermarket and on filling your car's tank? Have you compared that spending with the cost of buying a flat-screen television or
a pair of brand-name athletic shoes? In fact, one may spend the equivalent of several televisions or pairs of shoes a year simply to eat or to fill
the gas tank, especially if the dollar keeps falling. Thus, on average, inflation does not rise, but certain expenses are producing a strong negative impact and significant imbalances in household budgets. Continue reading...