If the Value of Collateral Falls for a Consumer

question 5

Multiple Choice

If the value of collateral falls for a consumer,

• A) current consumption must fall.
• B) current consumption must rise.
• C) future consumption must fall.
• D) current consumption falls only if the collateral constraint binds.
• E) current consumption falls only if the collateral constraint does not bind.

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