Which One of the Following Changes Is Consistent with a Change

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following changes is consistent with a change in an economy's consumption function from C = $500 billion + 0.80Y to C = $700 billion + 0.80Y?

• A) An increase in disposable income taxes.
• B) An increase in interest rates
• C) A decrease in permanent disposable income.
• D) An increase in wealth.

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