1973-80- Inflation was near double figures for much of the decade
Inflation had made everything more expense inducing, mortgages, loans, food and energy
During July 1974 alone, prices rose by 3.7%
A 1978 Poll- 63% of Americans considered inflation their greatest concern
As the cost of living rose at a yearly average of 8.2% between 1973-1983- Inflation greatly affected family incomes
Hardest hits were those in areas of declining manufacturing output known as The Rust Belt.
Increasing numbers previously accustomed to well-paid manufacturing work found themselves unemployed
