The Amount of Autonomous Consumption in an Economy Is Measured

question 25

Multiple Choice

The amount of autonomous consumption in an economy is measured by the:

• A)the intercept of the consumption function when disposable income is positive.
• B)the intercept of the consumption function where actual consumption is above the 45-degree line.
• C)the intercept of the consumption function when disposable income is zero.
• D)the intercept of the consumption function when disposable income is negative.

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