Which of the Following Groups Benefits from an Unanticipated Rise

question 248

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups benefits from an unanticipated rise in the inflation rate?

• A) homeowners with fixed-rate mortgages
• B) elderly people living on a fixed income
• C) creditors or lenders
• D) workers on contracts without escalator clauses

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