Economics

How Does Inflation Affect Low Income Earners?

Inflation was consistently greater for the lowest-income households between 2003 and 2018, according to a previous Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Textbooks, meat, vehicle insurance, and rent, according to economists Anya Stockburger and Josh Klick, pushed price growth higher for lower earners during that time. What impact does inflation have on the poor? According to

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