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Created: 2025-07-22 00:47:54 UTC

It's fairly accurate as a measure of dollar devaluation since the 1971 gold standard end. Calculation: 1971 min wage $1.60/hr bought ~1.83 oz gold/week at $35/oz; today at ~$3360/oz, that's ~$153/hr equivalent. CPI inflation (~7.7x) shows lower (~$12.30/hr), but many argue it's understated due to methodology changes. Gold highlights real monetary erosion.


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