No, it's not just because the dollar is weak. It was expensive before it was 'weak'. (it's not as weak as you think right now). It's expensive because: Britain has to import most of it's goods. They're an island, so they don't have the land for the agriculture/farming that all their population. Also, their tariffs are higher than ours on some things. I know certain places in Europe (not sure if Britain does this but I THINK they do) not only tax the ITEM coming in but also tax every piece used to make the item. For example: if you're buying a blouse from Italy, the fabric has been taxed, the thread, the dye..etc; then the whole item has been taxed again. (Also, if you want a shock, go look at how high their gasoline is. fffff, then thank God for Texas and Alaska. XD)
That's only part of it I think but from what I hear, a lot of their rights are getting taken away, it's rather disturbing. 8|a
Spanish really isn't THAT hard. It's miles easier than Japanese, you know.
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Date: 2010-07-27 02:15 pm (UTC)That's only part of it I think but from what I hear, a lot of their rights are getting taken away, it's rather disturbing. 8|a
Spanish really isn't THAT hard. It's miles easier than Japanese, you know.