The 250-Year Price Shock: America Then and Now
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the cost of living tells a story more dramatic than any battlefield. This article compares what one day’s work bought in 1776, 1834, 1913, 2025, and what it may buy by 2050 and 2100. Discover why prices were stable for generations, what broke the system, and why today’s “2% inflation” is anything but normal. A deep dive into America’s 250-year price shock.
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