Inflation Makes People Poorer (And It's the Government's Fault)

Inflation Makes People Poorer (And It’s the Government’s Fault)

Tags: The Fed, Inflation

08/22/2022 André Marques

When inflation hits, we see higher overall prices for everyone. But inflation hits lower-income people the hardest, and they bear the brunt of this tax.

Original Article: “Inflation Makes People Poorer (And It’s the Government’s Fault)”

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