How do people survive in nations experiencing hyperinflation?

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In instances such as Zimbabwe or Argentina, where hyperinflation spirals out of control, how do people feed themselves and pay for the bare necessities? Does the government step in and provide the support needed to prevent mass starvation?

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In Argentina, a lot of people keep money in banks with American dollars. They will move money to their local account to pay bills and buy things. But all their wealth goes into offshore accounts in a safe currency.

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