Inflation redistributes wealth, benefiting middle class and youth, hurting rich.
The article examines how inflation affects different groups in the U.S. It shows that during inflation, the middle class benefits while the rich and poor lose out. Young people gain more than older people, and foreigners are negatively impacted. The study uses a model to predict that inflation-induced redistribution can harm the economy in the long run but can improve the overall well-being of American households.