Pretzel Logic
To steal Steely Dan’s song title, it’s Pretzel Logic in Brazil these days.
This must be a the thought process for a GDP.

“Hmmmm…… the American dollar is dropping so the Americanos will have to spend more dollars to get the same program. Last year, if I told an Americano I would charge US $50 – that would be the same as $100R. But now, if I charge him $100R, it will cost him US$73 so he is paying more. Therefore, I will tell him I want my $100R to be fair and to make certain I don’t take less money. After all, if he CAN pay more, then why should I not get more? And if the Americano is paying US$73, then the Italian is getting a bargain for only 35 Euro because last year he paid 40 Euros. This will not do – so to be fair, I will increase the price to $150R. But, if the dollar continues to fall then it will become too expensive for the gringos so I will go to the beach to take sun and wait for the Italians to offer me $170R. But now $170R is like $100 for the American gringo so I will tell him I am from Moscow and this is real blond hair.

RJ,
strange at it may seem that all makes sense! Scary isn't it?

CFK

What's scary is that I'm beginning to think like a GDP. Maybe this will be an advantage. We'll see in another 10 days or so.

RJ,

maybe your Russian experience has helped...no one else understands their logic. Now if one of them can do the "Bobcat Pretzel" that would be something!
Hope your next 10 days are super!
CFK