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wages

賃金　—　Phenomena

The money paid for work.

Assignat of 50 sols Assignat of 50 sols1793
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⚠ When prices rise, wages follow with a delay. During this lag, the real standard of living for working people declines. This is where the subject of currency directly connects to everyday life.