I am looking for prices of everyday products and services for each five years starting with 1970. I would like to include food, cars, clothing, tractors, etc. I am comparing these with agricultural commdity prices to show different rates of inflation. If you can be of any help it would be greatly appreciated.
The Answer
There is a book titled "The Value of a Dollar." It is a great source for these kinds of prices. Also the CPI, the Consumer Price Index, has breakdowns into many categories. Check the US government site: http://www.bls.gov/cpihome.htm.
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