If the substitution effect of the real interest rate on saving is smaller than the income effect of the real interest rate on saving, then a rise in the real interest rate leads to a ________ in consumption and a ________ in saving, for someone who's a lender.

A. rise; rise
B. rise; fall
C. fall; rise
D. fall; fall


Answer: B

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