In 1972 the maximum earnings of a worker subject to Social Security tax (SST) was $9,000. The maximum earnings subject to SST in 2016 is $118,500. Whatcompound annual increase has been experienced over this 44-year period of time? How does it compare with a 3% annual increase in the consumer price index over the same period of time?

In 1972 the maximum earnings of a worker subject to Social Security tax (SST) was $9,000. The maximum earnings subject to SST in 2016 is $118,500. Whatcompound annual increase has been experienced over this 44-year period of time? How does it compare with a 3% annual increase in the consumer price index over the same period of time?

Economics For Today

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Chapter17: Inflation

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