What Happens to Workers Who Contract for Cost of Living

question 105

Multiple Choice

What happens to workers who contract for cost of living allowances of 10% a year when the inflation rate falls to 4%?

• A) They lose purchasing power.
• B) They are paying an inflation tax.
• C) They become more costly to employ and may lose their jobs.
• D) They must be suffering from money illusion.

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