Which of the Following Would Unambiguously Increase Consumption Spending

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would unambiguously increase consumption spending?

• A) an increase in real disposable income coupled with a decrease in real wealth
• B) an increase in real wealth coupled with more pessimistic expectations regarding future income
• C) a decrease in real disposable income coupled with a decrease in the interest rate
• D) a decrease in the interest rate coupled with an increase in real wealth
• E) increased pessimism regarding future income coupled with an increase in the interest rate

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