Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Chapter 30, Problem 3IAPA
To determine
To find:
The marginal propensity to consume (MPC),the level of disposable income at which saving will be zero. The change in direction of consumption function with the increasein expected future income.
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Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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