Retirees and Creditors

question 256

Multiple Choice

Retirees and creditors:

• A) benefit from inflation because they are paid in cheaper dollars.
• B) benefit from inflation because interest rates rise.
• C) are hurt by inflation because their purchasing power is reduced.
• D) are hurt by inflation because taxes fall.

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