Economist David Laibson Suggests That People End Up Saving Less

question 112

Multiple Choice

Economist David Laibson suggests that people end up saving less than they wish because of:

• A) an increasing marginal propensity to consume over time.
• B) the pull of instant gratification.
• C) rarely receiving transitory income.
• D) unpredictable changes in consumption.

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