Wealth decreases as a result of ________ and/or ________.

A. positive saving; capital gains
B. negative saving (borrowing); capital gains
C. negative saving (borrowing); capital losses
D. negative saving (borrowing); crowding out


Answer: C

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A. D; C B. B; C C. B; A D. D; B

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