Which of the Following Statements About Consumption and Investment Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about consumption and investment is correct?

• A)consumption is more volatile than investment.
• B)investment and consumption exhibit approximately the same degree of volatility.
• C)a permanent change in income will have a relatively larger effect on consumption than on investment.
• D)none of the above

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