The end of the gold standard: the “Nixon shock” of August 1971, which ended the convertibility of the dollar into gold.
The chart shows the growth in productivity and hourly wages since 1948. It also shows the date when the US dollar was no longer convertible into gold. Note: Wages include salaries and benefits for production workers and non-managerial employees. Source: Institute for Economic Policy
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