The Following Table Illustrates the Multiplier Process in a Private

question 170

Multiple Choice

The following table illustrates the multiplier process in a private closed economy:

-Refer to the above table.The marginal propensity to consume is:

• A) .5.
• B) .8.
• C) .75.
• D) .9.

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