For Americans, the effect of a sharp decline in the dollar will be considerably higher import prices and a reduced standard of living. If the U. s.

对于美国，美元高速的贬值的影响是非常高的输入价格和一个降低水平标准。

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For many, the death of a spouse is accompanied by a decline in the standard of living.

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When the Roman Empire fell apart, and Rome was sacked by barbarians, even the most virtuous Roman probably suffered a decline in his standard of living.

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