The Substitution Effect of a Decrease in Real Interest Rates

question 60

Multiple Choice

The substitution effect of a decrease in real interest rates is to cause a consumer to

• A)increase future consumption and decrease current consumption.
• B)decrease future consumption and increase current consumption.
• C)increase current consumption and increase saving.
• D)decrease current consumption and increase saving.

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