The Purchasing Power Of The US Dollar Has Decreased By 97% 

The purchasing power of the US dollar has declined over time, with $1 in 1913 having the same value as $26 in 2020 due to the growth of the money supply.

The purchasing power of a currency represents the amount of goods and services that can be purchased with one unit of the currency. The increase in the money supply by the government has led to a decrease in the value of the dollar.