Use the table to answer the question.
2006
9,277.2
2007
9,746.6
2008
10,050.1
2009
9,891.2
2010
10,260.3
2011
10,698.9
2012
11,047.4
Using the data in the table, which of the following best explains the change in spending from
2009 to 2010?
Personal consumption spending increased as a result of a cut in taxes enacted by the
government.
Personal consumption spending increased as a result of an increase in the taxes to produce
certain products.
Personal consumption spending increased as the economy began to experience high
unemployment.
Personal consumption spending increased as a result of new legislation to help reduce personal debt.