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19h 47min, aug 30, 1919 y - Inflation

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Inflation increases the cost of living, the cost of housing, food, clothing, and other essentials. In 1919 the prices rose at an average of 15% to try to reduce operating cost. This made business decrease production and lay off workers/decrease wages to increase their profits. This caused a small drop in the economy.

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19h 47min, aug 30, 1919 y
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~ 106 years ago