The Increase in Holiday Spending Is Not the Same Every

question 47

Multiple Choice

The increase in holiday spending is not the same every year causing the Fed's adjustment for ________ to be revised as more data becomes available.

• A)seasonal variation
• B)reporting discrepancy
• C)market churning
• D)transactions discrepancy

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