Th increase in Gerald's income is a problem because the percentage increase in his income is lower than the increase in inflation. This means that the purchasing power in Gerald's income is lower.
Inflation is when the general price levels in an economy rises. Inflation reduces the purchasing power of money. The inflation rate in the US in 2020 was 1.2%.
Let us assume that Gerald's income is $1000.
After the raise, his income becomes: (1.02 x 1000) = $1020
As a result of the inflation, the increase in income needed to keep purchasing power constant is: (1.03 x $1000) = $1030.
The increase in Gerald's income is less than the inflation rate. This means that the purchasing power of Gerald would be lower.
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