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Economics

The Interplay Between Inflation and Purchasing Power in Economies

Quick fact

In 1950, a US dollar could buy about 10 gallons of gasoline; by 2020, it could buy less than 1 gallon. That’s inflation eating away at purchasing power.

Why this is interesting

You’ve probably noticed that a dollar doesn’t buy as much as it used to. But what exactly is happening to your money?