Which of the following could shift both consumption and saving schedules upward? A. a decrease in the personal income tax. B. an increase in the personal income tax. C. a decrease in the real interest rate. D. a reduction in stock market prices.
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Step 1: An increase in personal income tax would likely shift both consumption and saving schedules downward, as individuals would have less disposable income to spend and save. Show more…
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