That question may never be asked in a highly developed economy like the United States where increases in prices at the gas pump are felt most directly by consumers, but it is a question that is being asked frequently these days in China where food is such an important part of the budget for most.
Parents who noticed that their children felt bad about themselves tended to pump up the praise when working with them, saying things like, "You're so smart, " or, "You're such a good artist, " researchers found.