Addison Smith, Campus Reform
Last year, Americans enjoyed the least-expensive Thanksgiving dinner in decades. Just one year later, and on the heels of sky-high inflation, reports warn that this time around could be the most costly Thanksgiving feast in American history. Campus Reform ‘s Addison Smith talked to students in Washington, D.C. about this alarming shift. Several had no idea inflation was at its current state.
“That’s my first time hearing about [inflation] being a problem]”, one said.
Smith then read off the increased prices for popular Thanksgiving items. With the cost of turkey up nearly 22%, other meats, poultry fish and eggs up 12%, students were astonished to hear how much these items have gone up in price.“[These price increases] are a big deal [for American families]”, one student responded. When Smith revealed to some students who were traveling over the holiday that they would pay up to 50% more […]
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