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U.S. Dollar Declining Purchasing Power

Posted on March 19, 2023 by admin

The table below shows an example of the U.S. dollar’s declining purchasing power over the last 50 years. Year Consumer Price Index (CPI) Purchasing Power (Relative to base year) 1970 38.8 1.00 1980 82.4 0.47 1990 130.7 0.30 2000 172.2 … Continue reading →

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