When a person receives an increase in wealth, what is likely to happen to consumption and saving?

A. Consumption decreases and saving decreases.
B. Consumption decreases and saving increases.
C. Consumption increases and saving increases.
D. Consumption increases and saving decreases.


Answer: D

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