If consumer confidence rises because of strong job growth in an economy, what is likely to happen to the rate of savings?

a) The savings rate will likely rise.
b) The savings rate will likely fall.
c) The savings rate will likely fall to zero.
d) The savings rate will turn negative.

Ans: b) The savings rate will likely fall.

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