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Think back to 2015.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and the rest of the Hamilton cast rocked Broadway.
The Star Wars, Avengers and Jurassic Park franchises all had blockbuster hits.
The iPhone 6S, with a Rose Gold option, and Apple Watch both launched.
And you could grab a McDonalds 4-piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal atMcDonaldsfor just $2.99.
Theres a new Hamilton lead.
Jurassic World Rebirth is set to launch this summer, albeit without Chris Pratt.
Apple is launching a budget model iPhone 16e with (gasp!)
just one rear camera.
Its only available in two colors, black or white.
Were things better 10 years ago?
Thats a matter of opinion for many, but things arecertainly more expensive now.
And the Happy Meal stands as a prime example.
How Overpriced Is a McDonalds Happy Meal Today?
Prices overall in the U.S. have increased an average of 2.9% every year since 2015.
That means $1 back in 2015 had the purchasing power of $1.33 today.
That means its overvalued by 98 cents.
Several factors are at play, mostly related to operational costs.
Fuel Costs
The cost of goods is only one factor in the supply chain.
Fuel costs dramatically impact the price of goods in every industry.
For instance:
McDonalds customers also have options to choose McValue menu items to beat inflation.
It could be a result of demand.
But kids want that toy.
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