If the Substitution Effect Is Greater Than the Income Effect

question 2

Multiple Choice

If the substitution effect is greater than the income effect, a decrease in interest rates will

• A) increase saving and decrease consumption spending by households.
• B) decrease saving and increase consumption spending by households.
• C) decrease both saving and consumption spending by households.
• D) increase both saving and consumption spending by households.

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