ECSENOMICS Declining Computer Prices Have Fueled an Explosive Growth in Computer Power 1-17 Figure 3-3 1972 0. 0.01 Computer outpus billions er 199o dollars) McGraw-Hilllrwin Source: De partment ofComme rce estimates of real output and pricesMcGraw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2001 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Declining Computer Prices Have Fueled an Explosive Growth in Computer Power T-17 Figure 3-3 Source: Department of Commerce estimates of real output and prices. Note that the data are plotted on ratio scales