If household saving decreases by $3 million, business saving increases by $1 million, and the government budget deficit increases by $2 million, then private saving ________ and public saving ________.

A. decrease; decreases
B. increases; decreases
C. does not change; increases
D. increases; does not change


Answer: A

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