Multiple Choice
The life-cycle hypothesis and the permanent-income hypothesis both assume that consumers seek to:
A) increase consumption during expansions.
B) minimize consumption during recessions.
C) increase consumption during retirement
D) smooth consumption over their lifetimes.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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