Refer to the Information Provided in Figure 8

question 195

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information provided in Figure 8.4 below to answer the questions that follow. Figure 8.4
-If the consumption function is below the 45-degree line,

• A) consumption is less than income and saving is positive.
• B) consumption is less than income and saving is negative.
• C) consumption exceeds income and saving is positive.
• D) consumption exceeds income and saving is negative.

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