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Inflation and Consumer Prices Calculator

Inflation increases the prices you pay for goods and services. High inflation, such as what happened in the late 70's and early 80's in the United States, can dramatically and permanently increase prices. Use this calculator to see how inflation has affected the value of the U.S. dollar, and how prices have changed as a result.

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