The Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC)is Defined as the Fraction

question 120

Multiple Choice

The marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is defined as the fraction of

• A)extra income that a household consumes rather than saves.
• B)extra income that a household either consumes or saves.
• C)total income that a household consumes rather than saves.
• D)total income that a household either consumes or saves.

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Definitions:

Correlation

A measure of the relationship between two variables or sets of data, indicating the strength and direction of an association.

Independent Variable

Variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the experimenter.

Dependent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to changes in the independent variable.

Experimental Effect

The impact that the experimental manipulation has on the dependent variable in the context of a research study.