For the Following Questions Refer to Figure 15

question 6

Multiple Choice

For the following questions refer to Figure 15.3 below.
-Consider Figure 15.3.A possible cause for the change in the saving rate after,about,2007 is:

• A)precautionary saving.
• B)consumption smoothing.
• C)a falling discount factor.
• D)rising marginal utility of consumption.
• E)the aging of the baby boomers.

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Principal Amount

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