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« Previous · Main · Next » La Tristesse Durera - Manic Street PreachersJEL: eI sold my medal Click to ListenAssignment:James Dean Bradfiled sings about a war veteran that has to sell his medal to pay a bill. Economics textbooks tell us about winners and loosers from inflation. How does inflation destroy buying power? Why are war veterans more affected by this than other members of society to such an extent that they have to sell their medals? What policy solutions would help veterans combat the affects of inflation? [Provided by Simon Medcalfe (Brenau U.)]
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