Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_34 ( year INTEGER, inflation_index__2000 INTEGER )

### Question ###
What year before 1980 has is the highest Inflation Index (2000=100)?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(inflation_index__2000) = 100 AS _ FROM table_name_34 WHERE year < 1980