Explaining Differences in Household Spending Response
Two countries, Country A and Country B, both experience a sudden, temporary decline in national income. In Country A, average household spending falls sharply, almost in line with the income drop. In Country B, the decline in average household spending is much milder. Provide two distinct economic reasons that could explain why households in Country B were better able to smooth their spending compared to households in Country A.
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