As Disposable Income Increases, How Is Consumption Spending Affected

question 62

Multiple Choice

As disposable income increases, how is consumption spending affected?  

• A) Consumption spending increases by the same amount as disposable income increases. 
• B) Consumption spending decreases by the same amount as disposable income increases. 
• C) Consumption spending increases by less than the increase in disposable income. 
• D) Consumption spending decreases by less than the increase in disposable income.

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