Asked by
Lauren Livia
on Oct 13, 2024Verified
Which of the following statements is true?
A) Savings was negative for the United States in 2005
B) In the last two decades,the U.S.savings rate has not exceeded 11 percent
C) There was a significant decline in the U.S.savings rate since the mid-1980s
D) A high rate of consumption for a country implies a low savings rate
E) All of the statements are true
Savings Rate
The portion of disposable income not spent on consumption of goods and services but saved or invested, usually expressed as a percentage of disposable income.
Consumption
Consumption refers to the use of goods and services by households for personal satisfaction or living standards.
- Explain the concepts of savings, investment, and consumption.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Explain the concepts of savings, investment, and consumption.