The Desire to Have a Relatively Even Pattern of Consumption

question 63

Multiple Choice

The desire to have a relatively even pattern of consumption over time is known as

• A)excess sensitivity.
• B)the substitution effect.
• C)the consumption-smoothing motive.
• D)forced saving.

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