Multiple Choice
Consumption smoothing refers to
A) the tendency of all consumers to choose the same amount of current consumption.
B) the tendency of consumers to seek a consumption path over time that is smoother than income.
C) the tendency of consumers to seek an income path over time that is smoother than consumption.
D) consumer's concerns about going heavily into debt.
E) balance savings with consumption over time.
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