According to the Pigou Effect (real balance effect), a fall in general price levels leads to:

AA decrease in real wealth and lower consumption

BAn increase in the real value of wealth, raising aggregate demand

CA drop in total output due to wage cuts

DAn increase in interest rates by central banks

Explanation

Arthur Pigou argued that lower prices increase the real purchasing power of accumulated money wealth, stimulating consumer spending.

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