FIGURE 21-2 Refer to Figure 21-2

question 125

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 21-2 Refer to Figure 21-2.The slope of the consumption function in the figure is equal to

• A)the marginal propensity to consume.
• B)the average propensity to consume.
• C)the marginal propensity to save.
• D)the average propensity to save.
• E)the slope of the 45-degree line.

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Definitions:

Per Capita Growth Rate

Refers to the rate of population growth per individual within a given time frame, often used to assess changes in population size relative to the current population.

Exponential Growth Rate

Exponential Growth Rate describes the increase of a quantity by a consistent rate over proportional time intervals, commonly observed in populations lacking resource limitations.

Biotic Potential

The maximum reproductive capacity of an organism under optimal environmental conditions, reflecting the potential for population growth.

Distribution Pattern

The way in which something is spread or dispersed across a given area.