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Chapter 30, Problem 4PA
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Inflation rate and inflation tax.

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Suppose if the inflation rate of a country increases sharply. What happens to the inflation tax on money holders? Why does the wealth held in savings accounts not depend on changes in inflation tax? Can you think of a way that holders of savings accounts are hurt by rising inflation?
How might a rapid rise in inflation harm you?  How might a rapid rise in inflation help you?  In answering this question consider your role as both a consumer, worker, and borrower.  Consider the likely effect on your real wages, and any interest you receive as a saver.  Would it be advantageous to borrow money if you expected inflation to rise?   Does it make economic sense to open a savings account at a bank given the latest increase in the CPI.
How does economic inflation affect the American consumer?
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