In Econland Autonomous Consumption Equals 700, the Marginal Propensity to Consume

question 46

Multiple Choice

In Econland autonomous consumption equals 700, the marginal propensity to consume equals 0.80, net taxes are fixed at 50, planned investment is fixed at 100, government purchases are fixed at 100, and net exports are fixed at 40. Planned aggregate expenditure equals:

• A)990 + 0.20Y.
• B)900 + 0.80Y.
• C)940 + 0.80Y.
• D)990 + 0.80Y.

Distinguish between different B2B buying situations: new buy, straight rebuy, and modified rebuy.

Understand the concept of an evoked set in consumer decision-making.

Recognize the unique aspects and market participants in the institutional market.

Appreciate the complexity of the B2B purchasing process compared to B2C purchasing.

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