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QuizMultiple Choice
Interactions in the US Economy
Question 5 • EA Academy Civics 9
The bottom line on the graph shows the change in American workers’ average hourly wages from 1964 to 2018. The top line on the graph shows average wages in today’s dollars after being adjusted for inflation.
Answer
A
Although wages have risen, purchasing power has stayed the same.B
Both wages and purchasing power have steadily increased over time.C
Although wages have fallen, purchasing power has stayed the same.D
Both wages and purchasing power have steadily decreased over time.