The Slope of the Consumption Function

question 158

Multiple Choice

The slope of the consumption function

• A) is undefined below the 45-degree line.
• B) is negative.
• C) equals the MPC.
• D) is positive and equals 1 - MPC.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Voting

A voting system used in corporate elections, allowing shareholders to concentrate all their votes on one candidate rather than spreading them out, enhancing minority shareholders' representation.

Straight Voting

A voting method in corporate elections allowing shareholders to cast all their votes for a single candidate for each available position.

Minority Shareholders

Shareholders who own a smaller portion of a company's shares and typically do not have control or significant influence over company decisions.

Ordinary Proxy

A standard proxy that grants another individual the right to vote shares on behalf of the shareholder at a company's annual meeting.