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Aggregate real wages have since recovered, but the ground lost in the interim was never regained.
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According to a National Bureau of Economic Research paper, while aggregate real wages have recovered, the purchasing power lost during the high-inflation period was not regained.
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0.900
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National Bureau of Economic Research
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "referenced_document": "National Bureau of Economic Research paper"
}
Subject Tags
Economics Labor
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e84f59f5-8d15-48f6-b8bc-f41c9c11be98
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Created
September 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM (4 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM (4 weeks ago)

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The Fed Can't Fight Inflation Alone. Will Congress Do Its Part?
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https://reason.com/2026/09/17/the-fed-cant-fight-inflation-alone-will-congress-do-its-part

The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates to combat inflation, but the author argues that Congress must also address government spending and the national debt for these efforts to be effective. The article highlights the impact of inflation on real wages and proposes solutions for Congress.

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