The Level of Consumption That Does Not Depend on Income

question 256

Multiple Choice

The level of consumption that does not depend on income is called:

• A) the marginal propensity to consume.
• B) the consumption function.
• C) independent income.
• D) autonomous consumption.

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Definitions:

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