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smallmancontrovyesterday at 8:29 PM1 replyview on HN

Since the days of Samuel Vimes, durable goods have undergone spectacular deflation and health care, housing, and education have undergone spectacular inflation.

One month of median US rent buys three 55" TVs.

The math has changed.


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s0rceyesterday at 9:01 PM

Durable goods also seem much less durable. I go through way more fridges, dishwashers, etc then previously.

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