When the Consumer Price Index Falls,the Typical Family

question 4

Multiple Choice

When the consumer price index falls,the typical family

• A)has to spend more dollars to maintain the same standard of living.
• B)can spend fewer dollars to maintain the same standard of living.
• C)finds that its standard of living is not affected.
• D)can save less because they do not need to offset the effects of rising prices.

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