Econ Macro (book Only)
Econ Macro (book Only)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781337408745
Author: William A. McEachern
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 9, Problem 1P

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A

To determine

Based on the data, Graphical representation of consumption function, with consumption spending on vertical axis and disposable income on horizontal axis.

Sub- Part

A

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(a) − Following graph shows the consumption function in an economy.

  Econ Macro (book Only), Chapter 9, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  1

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Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction: Consumption function represents the functional relationship between total consumption and gross national income. Consumer spending depends on three factors: disposable income (Yd), autonomous consumption (a), i.e. when income is zero, and induced income (b), i.e. the percentage of extra income that is spent. The formula for the same is C = a + b*Yd.

B

To determine

Based on the data, to find:

Slope, if consumption function is a straight line

B

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In case of a straight line, slope of the line remains constant or same everywhere along the line. So, if the consumption function is a straight line then its slope will remain same everywhere along it. The difference between two level of income and consumption will be constant. The slope of consumption function can be calculates as follows −

  Econ Macro (book Only), Chapter 9, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  2

  Econ Macro (book Only), Chapter 9, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  3

  Econ Macro (book Only), Chapter 9, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  4

Thus, the slope of given consumption function is 0.5.

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Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction: Consumption function represents the functional relationship between total consumption and gross national income. Consumer spending depends on three factors: disposable income (Yd), autonomous consumption (a), i.e. when income is zero, and induced income (b), i.e. the percentage of extra income that is spent. The formula for the same is C = a + b*Yd.

C

To determine

Based on the data,

Find the Savings at each level of income and the slope when the saving function is a straight line.

C

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If the saving function is a straight line then its slope will remain constant. Difference between two level of income and saving will remain constant along the saving function. As saving function is a straight line, change in saving and income would be the same. Thus, the slope of saving function would be:

  Econ Macro (book Only), Chapter 9, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  5

  Econ Macro (book Only), Chapter 9, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  6

  Econ Macro (book Only), Chapter 9, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  7

    Real Disposable Income (in billion $)Consumption Expenditure (in billion $)Savings (in billion $)
    100150-50
    2002000
    30025050
    400300100
Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction: Consumption function represents the functional relationship between total consumption and gross national income. Consumer spending depends on three factors: disposable income (Yd), autonomous consumption (a), i.e. when income is zero, and induced income (b), i.e. the percentage of extra income that is spent. The formula for the same is C = a + b*Yd.

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