> Also, it's a great way for an employer to lower your salary by actually increasing it, by doing it at a lower rate than inflation. This is extremely valuable

> Also, it's a great way for an employer to lower your salary by actually increasing it, by doing it at a lower rate than inflation. This is extremely valuable for an economy. This is just about the only way people will accept a pay cut. Employers need to be able to reduce the amount they pay their employees sometimes.