Linda,

Here's a pdf file I came across recently. Let me know if you have any
problems opening it.

David

>Can someone refer me to a reliable source to find/calculate the relative
>purchasing power of (for example) $82 in 1949 vs. $1290 in 2003?
>I never can remember the correct term for this kind of adjustment!  So much
>for googling.
>
>Thanks,
>Linda Crannell