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by tylerjaywood 1867 days ago
There are numerous. Google search “hedonic adjustment CPI”
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gruez 1867 days ago
On the surface the adjustments seem pretty reasonable to me. As a thought experiment, would you want to live in the 70s just to earn 5x more? I wouldn't. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dL5G4QYEhc
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eloff 1867 days ago
As a software engineer, I think I'd take that deal.

It'd be nice to be able to afford a home in Vancouver.

Plus no smart phones, good riddance.

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