The Paradox of Thrift Highlights the Idea That

question 73

Multiple Choice

The Paradox of Thrift highlights the idea that

• A)saving more is good for the economy in the short run.
• B)saving more can be bad for the economy during a recession.
• C)in spending more, households will end up saving less.
• D)in spending more, workers may end up losing their jobs.

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