Submitted by robert_ritz t3_xulfo3 in dataisbeautiful
gianthooverpig t1_iqw9bv3 wrote
This doesn’t specify whether the prices are adjusted for inflation or not
destuctir t1_iqwdtc1 wrote
It’s clearly trying to show inflation
gianthooverpig t1_iqwedro wrote
No… there’s a difference between inflation and the relative change in price of something. That’s why some things have gone up more than others.
Inflation accounts for the real value of money, which lessens over time. Your dollar in 2010 is worth less than your dollar in 2022.
skloob t1_iqwpncu wrote
I think you meant to say “your dollar in 2010 is worth MORE than your dollar in 2022”
gianthooverpig t1_iqwqkop wrote
Sorry. Yes. Got a bit flip flopped there
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