The Slope of the Consumption Function Is Equal to the Marginal

question 10

True/False

The slope of the consumption function is equal to the marginal propensity to save.

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Definitions:

Paasche Index

Amount of money at current-year prices that an individual requires to purchase a current bundle of goods and services divided by the cost of purchasing the same bundle in a base year.

Nominal Income

The amount of money received in a specified period before adjusting for inflation.

Revealed Preference

An economic concept suggesting that the preferences of consumers can be observed by their purchasing habits and choices.

Inflation Level

Inflation level measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, eroding purchasing power.