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Consumer durable goods markets
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An evaluation of the decline in goods inflation
Over the past decade, the worldwide average for inflation has plummeted from 30 percent to 4 percent. For many countries, especially those starting out with high inflation rates, falling inflation has been desirable. But the experiences of other countries have raised the question of whether inflation can be too low. In some economies, inflation has dipped to levels that risk disruption of the normal functioning of the economy. ; In the United States, many commentaries on the potential for deflation have noted the sharp contrast between goods and services prices. Excluding food and energy, ...
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From spotlight to shadow: housing's luster fades
New home construction set a torrid pace for years in the Southeast. But the homebuilding industry has cooled considerably, tempering the vitality of industries that had flourished along with it.
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A (mild) defense of luxury
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The consumer durable goods situation
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Consumer goods developments
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1956 survey of consumer finances: durable goods and housing
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Trends in consumer goods
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Food inflation and the consumption patterns of U.S. households
In July 2008, food prices were 6.0% above their July 2007 level. This article examines how different household types have been affected by the recent rapid rise in food prices.