Why does inflation affect poor people more severely than wealthy individuals? answer choices 1.Poor people have fewer assets to protect them against inflation. 2.The government stops providing social grants during inflationary periods. 3.Inflation only impacts food prices, which poor people buy more often. 4.Poor people have to pay lower prices even though they might not earn more.
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