Suppose the Stock Market Crashed, Wiping Out $5 Trillion of Household

question 67

Multiple Choice

Suppose the stock market crashed, wiping out $5 trillion of household wealth.Consistent with economic models based on historical trends, consumption spending might fall by as much as, but probably not more than:

• A)$35 billion.
• B)$200 billion.
• C)$350 billion.
• D)$2 trillion.

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