Today's Consumption Orientation Known as Value Consciousness Is Primarily Due

Multiple Choice

Today's consumption orientation known as value consciousness is primarily due to

A) a rise in using debt to fund purchases.
B) the economic recession that began in the late 2000s.
C) an expansion in the purchase of quality brand name products.
D) a cutback on the purchase of discretionary items like flat screen TVs and smartphones.
E) a desire to purchase products of lesser quality to receive a lower price.