Why Are Groceries So Expensive If Inflation Is Falling? We may shop locally, but on prices you have to think global. Author: PAUL KRUGMAN Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Advertisements{ "slotId": "6845006044", "unitType": "responsive", "resize": "auto" }