Marginal Propensity to Consume

question 444

Multiple Choice

Marginal propensity to consume

• A) is the same as the break-even point.
• B) gives the amount a person changes planned consumption for a change in real disposable income.
• C) is the amount of consumption that is independent of the level of disposable income.
• D) is the proportion of total disposable income that is consumed.

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