Forgoing Consumption Today for Consumption in the Future Is Achieved

question 109

Multiple Choice

Forgoing consumption today for consumption in the future is achieved by a(n)

• A) high-growth monetary policy.
• B) ban on the production of consumer goods.
• C) increase in borrowing.
• D) increase in saving.
• E) reduction in consumer income.

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Definitions:

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