The Slope of the Demand for Consumption Goods Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

The slope of the demand for consumption goods is

• A) greater than 1.
• B) equal to 1.
• C) the MPC.
• D) the MRS.
• E) equal to the wage rate.

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