Last year,the Parker family used to eat at nice restaurants almost four times a week.Even though Mr.Parker received a 2 percent raise,the cost of living rose by 4 percent and property taxes went up in their area.As a result,the family now eats most of their meals at home,dining out only a few times a month.This reflects
A) a decrease in the number of fine restaurants that can stay in business during times of economical downturn.
B) a reaction to a loss of discretionary income.
C) a significant drop in disposable income since there was a negative gain in income.
D) a rise in deflation.
E) a shift from spending to investing.
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