The Inflation Tax Is the Effect on the Public of The

question 128

Multiple Choice

The inflation tax is the effect on the public of the:

• A) higher tax paid by individuals whose incomes are indexed to inflation.
• B) sales taxes paid during periods of inflation.
• C) reduction in the value of money caused by inflation.
• D) higher prices consumers pay due to inflation.

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