During the Christmas shopping season, the demand for money increases significantly. To offset the increase in money demand, the Fed must the money supply, which will put pressure on nominal interest rates. A. decrease; downward
B, decrease; upward
C. increase; downward
D. increase; upward

answer; /// blank(1); increases; blank(2); decreases;

consumer credit. an advantage is that it allows consumers to afford expensive goods and services now, increasing their standard of living. however, a disadvantage is that it creates a trap for debt, if people do not have self control, they may see themselves filing personal bankruptcy.