Suppose That When Disposable Income Increases by $1,000, Consumption Spending

question 201

Multiple Choice

Suppose that when disposable income increases by $1,000, consumption spending increases by $750. Given this information, we know that the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) is

• A) 0.25.
• B) 0.75.
• C) 1.33.
• D) 4.

Describe how individual choices and market demands interact and influence economic outcomes.

Analyze the role of government policies in changing spending patterns and improving welfare.

Comprehend the relationship between resource scarcity, choice, and opportunity cost in economic decisions.

Understand the concepts of market equilibrium and the conditions for achieving efficiency.

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