One Shilling GBP in 1920 had the purchasing power of about £1.34 GBP today.
NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
income effect
because their purchasing power of money is less in real terms they payback less
The value of a currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy. Purchasing power is important because, all else being equal, inflation decreases the amount of goods or services you'd be able to purchase.
the wage measured in dollars of constant purchasing power; the wage measured in terms of the quantity of good and services it buys.
inflation
$21-$22 in 2010 terms
income effect
because their purchasing power of money is less in real terms they payback less
In todays terms: CCCLXXXIX
In todays terms: LXXXIX
In terms of the exchange value, it is worth less because the bankers will have taken their cut. In terms of purchasing power parity, it depends on where out of the US.
In todays terms: DLXIX
In todays terms: CCCIX
In todays terms: MCMLXVII
In todays terms: 74 = LXXIV
The power of the purchasing department is greatly influenced by the success of the accounts department. Without accounts to produce revenue, the resources needed for the function of the purchasing simply do not exist. In simpler terms: No money=No purchases.
The value of a currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy. Purchasing power is important because, all else being equal, inflation decreases the amount of goods or services you'd be able to purchase.