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Observe the relationship of the first pair of words and complete the second pair. During inflation, Producers gain; During inflation, ______ lose.

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Question

Observe the relationship of the first pair of words and complete the second pair.

During inflation, Producers gain; During inflation, ______ lose.

Options

  • Wage earners

  • Farmers

  • Debtors

  • Traders

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Solution

During inflation, Producers gain; During inflation, Wage earners lose.

Explanation:

Wage earners’ income is fixed and does not rise at the same rate as rising market prices. This mismatch between growing prices and stagnating income significantly diminishes their real purchasing power, causing individuals to lose money during inflationary periods.

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Chapter 10: Inflation - QUESTIONS [Page 244]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan Economic Applications [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 10 Inflation
QUESTIONS | Q 20. | Page 244
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