A Decline in ________ Often Leads Consumers to Adjust Their

question 261

Multiple Choice

A decline in ________ often leads consumers to adjust their spending upwards in other categories.

• A)automobile repair prices
• B)gasoline prices
• C)interest rates
• D)consumer confidence
• E)property values

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