The Life-Cycle Theory of Consumption Predicts That When a Person

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Multiple Choice

The life-cycle theory of consumption predicts that when a person anticipates a higher income in the future, then that person will

• A)consume more and save less in the current period.
• B)consume less and save more in the current period.
• C)consume less and save less in the current period.
• D)not change the amount of consumption or saving in the current period.

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