An example of forgoing present benefits in order to receive future benefits is

A. saving.
B. production.
C. consumption.
D. growth.


Answer: A

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The time, money, and effort one has to spend managing cash in the face of inflation is referred to as:

A. tax distortions. B. the velocity of inflation. C. shoe-leather costs. D. menu costs.

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What is a corporate bond and what does it specify?

What will be an ideal response?

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Complete the following table of the distribution of personal income by households in a recent year. What does the data indicate about the equality of income distribution in the United States?

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