Question: The table below lists hypothetical CPI and wage values for the United States from different decades. a. Complete the table by computing the real income

The table below lists hypothetical CPI and wage values for the United States from different decades.

a. Complete the table by computing the real income for each year shown in the table.

Instructions: Round your answers to two decimal places.

        Nominal and Real Income

Year Average Nominal Wage (dollars) CPI Average Real Wage (dollars)
1967 $6,764 31.9 $
1977 13,111 58.1
1987 25,030 109.6
1997 35,532 154.1
2007 47,983 198.2
2013 50,262 225

Instructions: Enter the year using all four numbers (yyyy).

b. Of the years listed above, the paycheck of the average worker was highest in?

 

c. Of the years listed above, the purchasing power of the average worker was highest in?

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