[ClearCase_guy]

Well, it's Supply and Demand. With all the construction going on, and that booming economy, I bet demand for construction materials is pretty steep, and so the price is rising quickly. Basic economics, right?

Only, no one is building much of anything. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Food, energy, health care, construction materials, and gold are all going up in price. Is this showing up in the inflation numbers? If not, why not?

[Leisler]

I suspect a lot of companies all the way through the supply chain are out of business. Now it’s down to the few players and they are charging what they have to to meet payroll, taxes, taxes, fines, fees, permits, taxes, fees, inspections, taxes, fees............