The Declining Buying Power of the U.S. Dollar Over the Last Century

in #money7 years ago (edited)

Since the early 1900's, the U.S. dollar has lost buying power over time through inflation, and as more fiat currency units are created.

Inflation is a result of too much money chasing too few goods – and it is often influenced by government policies, central banks, and the strength of the economy.

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