Why A is wrong and E is right

Started by DianaK · started 2024-02-07 20:57 · last activity 2024-02-08 03:51 · 2 replies

I'm just confused on why E would be the right answer, considering salaries are also increasing during inflation. If salaries are increasing, wouldnt consumers still soend more if their salaries are increasing as well?

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  1. DianaK · 2024-02-07 20:58

    More specifically, it says "salaries are not keeping up with the pace" but it says in the stimulus that they are increasing
  2. Emil-Kunkin · 2024-02-08 03:51

    If salaries are not keeping pace with inflation then people are earning less in real terms. If prices rose ten percent but my salary only rises 5 percent, I won't be able to afford as much as I did the prior year. This would explain why people don't make large purchases; they simply are unable to afford it anymore.

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