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question 56

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Use the following to answer questions .
Exhibit: Consumption Functions
Figure 13-3
-(Exhibit: Consumption Functions) Suppose the consumption function is given by curve C₁. Which of the following will cause an upward shift to curve C₂?

• A) a decrease in wealth
• B) an increase in price level
• C) an increase in interest rates
• D) an increase in consumer confidence

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Market Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the total output supplied by all producers in the market.

Constant Costs

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Total Revenue

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