The Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC)is Defined as the Fraction

question 120

Multiple Choice

The marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is defined as the fraction of

• A)extra income that a household consumes rather than saves.
• B)extra income that a household either consumes or saves.
• C)total income that a household consumes rather than saves.
• D)total income that a household either consumes or saves.

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Definitions:

Average Fixed Cost

The fixed costs of production divided by the total units of output, which decreases as production increases.

Total Cost

The complete cost of production, combining both fixed and variable costs.

Total Variable Cost

Total Variable Cost is the sum of all costs that vary with the level of production, such as materials and labor directly involved in the production.

Average Fixed Costs

The total fixed costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, which decreases as production increases.