What Is Meant by the Marginal Propensity to Save

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the marginal propensity to save?

• A)The ratio of change in savings to the corresponding change in income.
• B)The ratio of change in income to the corresponding change in savings.
• C)The ratio of change in savings to the corresponding change in consumption.
• D)The portion of savings that is independent of the level of income.

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Definitions:

Peroxisomes

Organelles found in virtually all eukaryotic cells that are involved in the catabolism of very long-chain fatty acids, branched-chain fatty acids, D-amino acids, polyamines, and the reduction of reactive oxygen species - specifically hydrogen peroxide.

Fatty Acids

Long hydrocarbon chains that are found in fats, oils, and waxes, serving as a major source of energy and essential components of cell membranes.

Germinating Seeds

The process by which a seed begins to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranous tubules within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, involved in protein and lipid synthesis, and calcium storage.