Which group is most negatively impacted by inflation?

Multiple choice question for Basic of Economics. Select an option, then review the explanation below.

Explanation

Inflation erodes the value of money over time, which harms creditors because the repayments they receive are worth less in real terms. Debtors benefit as they repay loans with less valuable currency. Therefore, creditors suffer the most due to inflation.

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Which group is most negatively impacted by inflation?

Explanation

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