The rate of inflation over the last two years has averaged 2% per year. Ati John feels like he is able to purchase fewer goods and services with his ann Therefore: John must not have received any pay raises Both John's nominal and real salaries must have declined O John's nominal salary must have declined O John's real salary must have declined
The rate of inflation over the last two years has averaged 2% per year. Ati John feels like he is able to purchase fewer goods and services with his ann Therefore: John must not have received any pay raises Both John's nominal and real salaries must have declined O John's nominal salary must have declined O John's real salary must have declined
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![**Understanding Inflation and Real Salary Impact**
The following question examines the concept of inflation and its impact on purchasing power:
"The rate of inflation over the last two years has averaged 2% per year. At the same time, John feels like he is able to purchase fewer goods and services with his annual salary. Therefore:"
- ○ John's real salary must have declined
- ○ John must not have received any pay raises
- ○ Both John's nominal and real salaries must have declined
- ○ John's nominal salary must have declined
This question helps students understand how inflation affects real and nominal salaries. It prompts a discussion on how the purchasing power of a salary might decrease even if the nominal amount stays the same, unless it adjusts for inflation.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F597251d4-3c1c-4f45-8686-f3aebf7a47cd%2F23dee7e1-de02-4c18-8f76-9d821236857f%2Ft5o7s8j_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Understanding Inflation and Real Salary Impact**
The following question examines the concept of inflation and its impact on purchasing power:
"The rate of inflation over the last two years has averaged 2% per year. At the same time, John feels like he is able to purchase fewer goods and services with his annual salary. Therefore:"
- ○ John's real salary must have declined
- ○ John must not have received any pay raises
- ○ Both John's nominal and real salaries must have declined
- ○ John's nominal salary must have declined
This question helps students understand how inflation affects real and nominal salaries. It prompts a discussion on how the purchasing power of a salary might decrease even if the nominal amount stays the same, unless it adjusts for inflation.
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