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[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

This dudes reference is literally a capitalist giant bullshit product with completely imaginary prices.

Like, McDumb raising random prices is no clear indication of inflation. Rice, noodles and stuff are

[–] Kage520@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago

I think the Big Mac index is a somewhat good measure of buying power since it has to source so many local ingredients.

[–] pinkdrunkenelephants@lemmy.cafe 4 points 9 months ago

Tell that to the extreme poor who are dependent on McChickens to survive