The Marginal Propensity to Consume Is the

question 116

Multiple Choice

The marginal propensity to consume is the

• A) amount by which disposable income increases when consumption increases by $1.
• B) amount by which consumption increases when disposable income increases by $1.
• C) percentage by which consumption increases when disposable income increases by $1.
• D) percentage by which disposable income increases when consumption increases by $1.
• E) ratio of consumption to disposable incomE.

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