Recent Data on Consumer Expenditures Indicate That the Savings Rate

question 138

Multiple Choice

Recent data on consumer expenditures indicate that the savings rate of U.S.consumers has __________.

• A) declined 6 percent; they are taking money from savings to pay current expenses on necessities
• B) remained flat at 0 percent
• C) risen slightly at 2 percent
• D) risen to 6 percent
• E) exploded to 10 percent

Recognize the difference between microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Understand the role of technological advances in economic growth and production.

Understand the specific roles of information systems like MIS in daily managerial decision-making.

Recognize the elements and importance of problem-solving in management.

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