Which Statement Best Explains an Increase in Consumer Spending

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains an increase in consumer spending?

• A) People spend more when the price level rises because the dollars they hold are worth more.
• B) People spend more when the price level rises because the dollars they hold are worth less.
• C) People spend more when the price level falls because the dollars they hold are worth more.
• D) People spend more when the price level falls because the dollars they hold are worth less.

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Definitions:

Monetary Policy

Actions by a central bank to control the money supply and interest rates in an economy, aiming to influence economic activity, inflation, and employment.

U.S. Interest Rates

The rate at which interest is paid by borrowers for the use of money that they borrow from lenders, specifically within the United States.

Foreign Exchange

The system or process of converting one country's currency into another's, facilitating international trade and investment.

U.S. Exporters

Companies or individuals in the United States that sell goods or services to buyers in other countries, contributing to the nation's economy.