Which of the Following Individuals Would Be Most Negatively Affected

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals would be most negatively affected by anticipated inflation?

• A) A retired railway engineer who receives a fixed income payment every month.
• B) A union contractor whose pay is adjusted based on changes in the CPI.
• C) A full-time employee at a pizza shop who earns more than the minimum wage.
• D) A student who borrows $10 000 at a nominal interest rate of 5 per cent to finance educational expenses.

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