If Real Disposable Income Fell During a Particular Year, We

question 233

Multiple Choice

If real disposable income fell during a particular year, we can conclude that

• A) personal taxes increased.
• B) inflation occurred.
• C) transfer payments declined.
• D) none of these necessarily occurred.

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