The Positive Slope of the Consumption Function Indicates That

question 296

Multiple Choice

The positive slope of the consumption function indicates that

• A) consumers spend less out of each extra dollar of income.
• B) the amount of household wealth is subject to change.
• C) when prices fall consumers spend more.
• D) consumers increase their total consumption expenditure when disposable income increases.

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