Alex Arnon, Associate Director of Policy Analysis at the Penn Wharton Budget Model, discusses inflation and what it means for consumers this year.
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Despite Rapid Wage Growth, Increases in Costs of Living Are Eating Up Gains
Penn Wharton Budget Model policy analyst discusses how inflation is impacting consumers, especially those on the lower end of the financial spectrum
February 23, 2022
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Updated: February 24, 2022
Penn Wharton Budget Model policy analyst discusses how inflation is impacting consumers, especially those on the lower end of the financial spectrum
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