Consider a Consumption Function in a Simple Macro Model with Government

question 108

Multiple Choice

Consider a consumption function in a simple macro model with government and taxes.Given a marginal propensity to consume out of disposable income of 0.7 and a net tax rate of 30% of national income,the marginal propensity to consume out of national income is

• A)0.49.
• B)0.58.
• C)0.70.
• D)0.90.
• E)1.00.

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Definitions:

Investment

Allocation of resources, such as capital or time, in anticipation of generating income or profit in the future.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the asset's consumption, wear, and tear.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation or amortization by spreading the cost of an asset evenly across its useful life.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense allocated to a fixed asset since it was put into use.