Regulations? who implemented them?

In a way, true, just remember the other country is employing more people than yours.
And the government still gets a cut.

Oh gosh, stop before you get Savell in here asking questions like that LOL

I can't do this anymore, OW, you're getting too goofy.

"Please explain why it's so?
If other countries can survive on a lower income, why can't our country?"

Do you really want to live like the people in China and Vietnam live, just so we can have more jobs? Jobs that pay $5/hr?

No thanks lol.

Over your head?
Not the point, it's inflation that makes a difference.
LOL if you can live good on 10 cents a day, in the old days, what got it to over $100 a day isn't enough?
Who benefits ? The people collecting the taxes.

Nothing you wrote is over my head, lol.

Inflation is definitely a huge issue as well. But it's surely not the ONLY reason for a higher cost of living. But, that's kinda on to a whole different topic, and I'm tired. Goodnight.