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Chapter 46: Inflation: Winners and Losers — Economics 101

Unexpected inflation is a hidden wealth transfer: it enriches borrowers at lenders’ expense, helps producers before workers catch up, and devastates savers and people on fixed incomes. Understanding who wins and who loses explains why inflation persists and why its distribution matters as much as its level.