Figure 21-29 The Figure Below Illustrates the Preferences of a Representative Consumer

question 261

Multiple Choice

Figure 21-29
The figure below illustrates the preferences of a representative consumer, Nathaniel.
-Refer to Figure 21-29. Interest rates increase by 4 percent. Nathaniel's optimal choice point moves from A to B. Nathaniel consumes

• A)less while he is younger and saves more than he did before interest rates increased.
• B)more while he is younger and saves more than he did before interest rates increased.
• C)less while he is younger and saves less than he did before interest rates increased.
• D)more while he is younger and saves less than he did before interest rates increased.

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Definitions:

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