The Forward-Looking Consumption Model Assumes That People Make Consumption Decisions

question 138

Multiple Choice

The forward-looking consumption model assumes that people make consumption decisions based on

• A)their mood.
• B)their current income.
• C)their anticipation of their future income.
• D)their income taxes in the current year.
• E)their perceptions of other people's behavior.

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