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The impacts of inflation — and low-income wages — rising

Low-income people are especially affected by inflation, economists say. While some are struggling with the rising prices of gas, food and rent, the pay for some low-wage jobs is rising.

NPR’s Laurel Wamsley reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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