Whe n th e consume r pric e inde x falls , th e typica l family
A.
ha s t o spen d mor e dollar s t o maintai n th e sam e standar d o f living.
B.
ca n spen d fewe r dollar s t o maintai n th e sam e standar d o f living.
C.
find s tha t it s standar d o f livin g i s no t affected.
D.
ca n sav e les s becaus e the y d o no t nee d t o offse t th e effect s o f risin g prices.