The Office – Dwight Demands a Raise

In this deleted scene from The Office, Dwight argues that he deserves a raise. His rationale isn’t just based on his performance, but also because inflation is eroding his purchasing power. He correctly points out that if his nominal wage stays the same while prices rise, his real wage falls, meaning his income buys less than before. This clip is a great (and rare!) example of a character in a sitcom applying the concept of real vs. nominal wages.

Thanks to Dan Kuester and Dirk Mateer for the clip!