How much was an American dollar worth in 1937?

Question: How much was an American dollar worth in 1937!?

Specifically in New York, though I don't think there'd be a difference!. What could you buy with a dollar back then!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Anything that was a dollar in 1937 would cost $14!.81 on 2007, so that means anything that cost a dollar in 2007 cost $0!.07 in 1937!. (The inflation calcualator I used only went up to 2007)Www@QuestionHome@Com

in 1937 an American dollar was worth exactly one dollar! what are you asking!? are you asking what it was worth compared to other countries ie!. exchange rate or are you asking about inflation as in with inflation what would a dollar in 1937 be equal to today!? If your asking about inflation then check out http://www!.projects!.ex!.ac!.uk/RDavies/ari!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

ERRRRR AGAIST WHAT!? A DOLLAR IS STILL WORTH A DOLLAR NO MATTER WHAT DATE ITS JUST ITS BUYING POWER AGAINST OTHER CURRENCIES THAT CHANGESWww@QuestionHome@Com

You could get a dinner at a restaurant for a dollar in 1937!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

well you could probably buy a mcDonalds!. Not just one of their nasty burgers!.Www@QuestionHome@Com