As the Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) Increases, the Spending

question 19

Multiple Choice

As the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) increases, the spending multiplier

• A) increases.
• B) decreases.
• C) remains constant.
• D) becomes indefinable.

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