When Income Is High Relative to the Cost of Living,consumers

question 151

Multiple Choice

When income is high relative to the cost of living,consumers will have which of the following?

• A)more discretionary income
• B)more incentive to buy luxury items
• C)less incentive to buy luxury goods and services
• D)have significantly less disposable income

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