In 2006, Italy’s average labor compensation costs stated in U.S. dollars were $25.07 compared to $16.52 in 1995, and they were 19.96 euros compared to 26,911 lira. What was the percentage increase or decrease in dollars? What accounts for the huge difference in local rates between 1995 and 2006

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