Depends how you measure. Some people like to think things were better when they had money, but there was nothing to buy, instead of the current state of affairs

Depends how you measure. Some people like to think things were better when they had money, but there was nothing to buy, instead of the current state of affairs, where they have things to buy, but no money. Add to that that lots of things not measured in money were better, like education, social cohesion etc. and you get lots of people looking back with fond memories conveniently forgetting all the bad things.