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Use the table below to determine the impact on consumption spending of a $100 increase in net taxes.
Use the table below to determine the impact on consumption spending of a $100 increase in net taxes.   A)  Consumption will decrease by $80. B)  Consumption will increase by $80. C)  The marginal propensity to consume will increase to .91. D)  The marginal propensity to consume will decrease to .73. E)  The change in net taxes will not change consumption.


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Technological Advances

Improvements in technology, which typically lead to more efficient production processes, new products, or improved ways to perform tasks.

Diffusion

The process through which new ideas, products, or practices spread within a population or society.

Expected Rate of Return

The anticipated amount of profit or loss an investment is likely to generate, typically expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

R&D Expenditure

Refers to the funds allocated by a business or government for the purpose of researching and developing new products, processes, or services.

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