Inflation Is Most Harmful to People with Incomes Expected to Increase

question 59

True/False

Inflation is most harmful to people with incomes expected to increase.

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Definitions:

Financial Instruments

Contracts that give rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity.

Federal Government

A system of government where powers and responsibilities are divided between a national government and smaller administrative divisions.

TIPS

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are a form of U.S. Treasury securities designed to help investors protect against inflation, as their principal value adjusts with the inflation rate.

Treasury Bonds

Long-term government bonds issued by the U.S. Treasury, typically with a maturity of 20 to 30 years and offering periodic interest payments.