If the substitution effect is greater than the income effect, a decrease in interest rates will

A. increase both saving and consumption spending by households.
B. decrease both saving and consumption spending by households.
C. increase saving and decrease consumption spending by households.
D. decrease saving and increase consumption spending by households.


Answer: D

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