In January 2017, the National RetailFederation reported that "Holiday retail salesduring November and December increased 4percent over 2015 to $658.3 billion." TheNRF's chief economist "noted that averagehourly earnings were up in 2016 over 2015 ...home values have also increased and the risingstock market has increased the value ofconsumers' investments."Which models of consumption behavior wasthe economist referring to?O Keynesian consumption model andprecautionary savings model.O Keynesian consumption model and Modigliani'slife cycle model.O Inventory cycle model and Modigliani's life cyclemodel.O Precautionary savings model and Friedman's.permanent income model

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In January 2017, the National Retail Federation reported that "Holiday retail sales during November and December increased 4 percent over 2015 to $658.3 billion." The NRF's chief economist "noted that average hourly earnings were up in 2016 over 2015 ... home values have also increased and the rising stock market has increased the value of consumers' investments."

In January 2017, the National Retail Federation reported that "Holiday retail sales during November and December increased 4 percent over 2015 to $658.3 billion." The NRF's chief economist "noted that average hourly earnings were up in 2016 over 2015 ... home values have also increased and the rising stock market has increased the value of consumers' investments."

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Chapter11: Managing Aggregate Demand: Fiscal Policy

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