Editorial: The recession is disproportionately hurting students

By Editorial Board

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As explained by the Center for Law and Social Policy, firms create new products with lower inflation rates that cater to socioeconomically-advantaged consumers. Higher inflation rates hit lower-income households harder, as rates on generic and low-cost goods disproportionately rise.

Simply put, higher inflation rates are put on essential everyday products.

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