According to the BLS, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in 1936 was 13.7, while the CPI in 2010 was 218.06. This means that the purchasing power of the dollar decreased significantly between 1936 and 2010.
To calculate the value of $1 in 1936 in terms of 2010 dollars, we can use the following formula:
Value in 2010 dollars = Value in 1936 dollars * (CPI in 2010 / CPI in 1936)
Plugging in the values, we get:
Value in 2010 dollars = $1 * (218.06 / 13.7) ≈ $15.92
Therefore, $1 in 1936 would be worth approximately $15.92 in 2010 dollars, reflecting the significant decrease in the dollar's purchasing power over that period.