The consumption functions for the Canadian economy covering the
period from 1970 to
2010 indicate a marginal propensity to consume approximately equal
to
A) 0.9.
B) 0.65.
C) 0.85.
D) 0.7.
E) 0.54.
Ans: 0.85
Explanation:
It is an information. No explanation required.
MPC was approximately equal to 0.85 from 1970 to 2010
The consumption functions for the Canadian economy covering the period from 1970 to 2010 indicate a...
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