Suppose There Is a Decrease in Consumer Confidence and the Central

question 46

Multiple Choice

Suppose there is a decrease in consumer confidence and the central bank controls the interest rate. Which of the following represents the complete list of variables that must decrease in response to this consumer pessimism?

• A) Consumption.
• B) Consumption and output.
• C) Consumption and investment.
• D) Consumption, output and the interest rate.
• E) Consumption, investment and output.

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