When news periodicals begin forecasting a recession, people tend to spend less
money on non-essential purchases. Therefore, the perceived threat of a future recession
decreases the willingness of people to purchase products that they regard
as optional or luxury goods.
Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?
(A People do not always agree as to which goods should be considered luxury
goods.
(B) People are more likely to have read a news periodical recently because more
and more periodicals are being published.
(C) Most people do not regularly read news periodicals.
(D) The consumer perception of the threat of recession increases when news
periodicals begin forecasting a recession.
(E) At least some of the biggest-spending consumers prior to the recession were
among those who curtailed their spending after the recession began.
Which option is correct
Pls answer me