The shortages meant that price had to go up and this is called inflation.
The government needed money to pay their debts,but unemployment hadn't helped the situation so not much money was being recieved from taxes.
During 1919-23,Government had to print off more money as they weren't getting the right amount of money that was required.
Everyone suffered from shortages.This was because German marks became wothless in comparison to foreign currency.Foreign suppliers refused to accept anything for marks and they were worthless,so imports dried up and there was shortages of food and other goods.
Everyone found it difficult to buy what they needed.People had to cary bundles of money in baskets or even wheelbarrows.Many workers got paid twice a day so they could run out and buy what they needed before prices went up.
People with savings.Those with money in bank accounts,insurance policies or pensioners found it the hardest as their money then became worthless.Those effected were mainly from middle class.
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