Because the Long-Run Marginal Propensity to Consume Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

Because the long-run marginal propensity to consume is

• A) smaller than the short-run marginal propensity to consume; consumption is more volatile over the business cycle than personal disposable income.
• B) larger than the short-run marginal propensity to consume; consumption is less volatile over the business cycle than personal disposable income.
• C) larger than the short-run marginal propensity to consume; consumption is more volatile over the business cycle than personal disposable income.
• D) smaller than the short-run marginal propensity to consume; consumption is less volatile over the business cycle than personal disposable income.
• E) identical to the short-run marginal propensity to consume.

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue that allow us to experience tastes, such as sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

Taste Thresholds

The minimum amount of a substance required for its taste to be recognized.

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea, semicircular canals, and vestibular sacs.

Vestibular Sense

Involves the perception of balance and spatial orientation, facilitated by the inner ear.