A Worker Would Be Hurt Least by Inflation When the

question 162

Multiple Choice

A worker would be hurt least by inflation when the

• A) worker anticipates inflation and increases savings at the bank.
• B) worker is protected by a cost-of-living adjustment clause in an employment contract.
• C) worker is protected by fixed annual increases in wages and benefits in an employment contract.
• D) government increases the level of Social Security retirement benefits to correct for the effects of anticipated inflation.

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