What did Urban merchants and bankers fear?

Which of the following might cause the inflation rate to spike up sharply? the purchasing power of the average consumer decreases due to a sluggish economy. plentiful rainfall and moderate temperatures result in good harvests of wheat and soybeans. the items in the cpi market basket change to account for changing consumer buying habits. prices on world oil markets rise steeply due to war in the middle east.

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How does a long war with a high number of casualties generally affect civilians’ and soldiers’ opinions of their government?