Multiple Choice
When housing prices fall,as they did beginning in 2006 following the housing market bubble,consumption spending on furniture,appliances,and home improvements ________ as many households found it ________ to borrow against the value of their homes.
A) declined; easier
B) declined; harder
C) increased; easier
D) increased; harder
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