Which of the following is the best example

问题单项选择题

Which of the following is the best example of a structural change as opposed to a cyclical change（）

A. Increased spending from an increase in consumer confidence.

B. The European Central Bank raises interest rates to ward off inflation.

C. The average age of consumers increasing.

答案

参考答案：C

解析：

A change in the average age of consumers is a demographic change, which is considered a structural change. Changes in spending based upon confidence and pessimism is generally considered a cyclical phenomenon, as is a central bank action.