Japanese Consumers Have Experienced More Than a Decade of Recession

question 63

Multiple Choice

Japanese consumers have experienced more than a decade of recession and deflationary pressures. What would this condition most likely impact for Japanese consumers?

• A)their purchasing power
• B)their salary elasticity
• C)their disposable income
• D)their government benefits

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Unbiased Decision Maker

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