The Impact of Declining Stock Prices in the U

question 114

Multiple Choice

The impact of declining stock prices in the U.S. during the period 2000-2002 on U.S. household wealth was at least partially offset by:

• A) an increase in the saving rate.
• B) a decrease in the saving rate.
• C) an increase in public saving.
• D) increasing housing prices

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