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The Big Mac Index celebrates 40 years as a global economic benchmark

The Big Mac Index, created by 'The Economist', turns 40.

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The fact

Initially a playful experiment, it compares the cost of living across countries.

Updated every six months, it has become a serious benchmark.

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Why it matters

Cet indice, bien que simpliste, offre une mesure accessible et largement utilisée pour évaluer les disparités économiques entre pays, influençant les analyses macroéconomiques.

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