What $1 Used to Get You vs. What It Buys You Today [1]. – G.P.
HJL adds: Bear in mind that this infographic does not indicate the relative “value” of the items; it only addresses their worth as designated by the U.S. dollar. The relative value of the items has not decreased much at all when you use a denominator that is generally not affected by inflation (such as precious metals).
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Labor Participation Rate Drops To Lowest Since 1978 [2]
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Items from Mr. Econocobas:
Most People Don’t Believe It, But We Are Right On Schedule For The Next Financial Crash [3]
Everything That’s Wrong With Banking Summed Up In One Bonehead Advertisement [4]