If the Stock Market Collapses, Consumption Will

question 18

Multiple Choice

If the stock market collapses, consumption will

• A) not be affected.
• B) increase because stocks can now be purchased cheaply.
• C) decrease because people feel that they have less money.
• D) increase by a small amount.

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