On Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:15:25 -0400, BAR wrote:

In article ,
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On Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:56:15 -0400, BAR wrote:

who says US labor is overpriced? compared to what? germans where per
hour labor costs are higher than the US because of UNIONS but they
STILL export MORE than we do??

you dont know much about economics, do you?

What durable goods are being manufactured in Europe?

if you substract foodstuffs, germany, with 30% union membership,
exports more than the US does

they have 1/4 of our population

and we have almost no unions

You still haven't answered the question. What durable goods are being
manufactured in Europe.


you havent addressed the issue

why does germany export more than the US with its unionized workforce?

cant handle it can you?

from wikipedia

Germany was the world’s fourth largest producer and largest exporter
of automobiles. German automotive companies enjoy a extremely strong
position in the so called premium segment, with a combined world
market share of about 90 %. Of vital importance is the role of small-
to medium-sized manufacturing firms (Mittelstand companies), which
specialize in technologically advanced niche products and are often
family-owned.[52] It is estimated, that about 1500 German companies
occupy a top three position in their respective market segment
worldwide. In about two thirds of all industry sectors German
companies belong to the top three competitors

now

answer the question

WHY DOES FREE MARKET AMERICA EXPORT LESS THAN UNIONIZED GERMANY??