Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 30, Problem 2MCQ
To determine
To identify:
The option which correctly states that about the marginal propensity to consume.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
What are the four categories of aggregate expenditure (demand)? Give an example of each.
9.1 Calculate the Marginal Propensity to Consume and the Marginal Propensity to Save. Fill in the blanks in the following table. Show that the MPC plus the MPS equals 1.
National Income & Real GDP (Y)
Consumption (C)
Saving (S)
MPC
MPS
$9,000
$8,000
$10,000
$8,600
$11,000
$9,200
$12,000
$9,800
$13,000
$10,400
Calculate the Marginal Propensity to Consume and the Marginal Propensity to Save. Fill in the blanks in the following table. Show that the MPC plus the MPS equals 1.
National Income & Real GDP (Y)
Consumption (C)
Saving (S)
MPC
MPS
$9,000
$8,000
$10,000
$8,600
$11,000
$9,200
$12,000
$9,800
$13,000
$10,400
The table gives you information about the economy of
Australia.
Disposable
income
Saving
Consumption
expenditure
(billions of dollars per year)
0
0
Calculate consumption expenditure at each value of
disposable income and fill in the right column of the table.
100
25
200
50
Calculate the marginal propensity to consume.
300
75
The marginal propensity to consume is
>>> Answer to 2 decimal places.
Chapter 30 Solutions
Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
Ch. 30 - Prob. 1SPPACh. 30 - Prob. 2SPPACh. 30 - Prob. 3SPPACh. 30 - Prob. 4SPPACh. 30 - Prob. 5SPPACh. 30 - Prob. 6SPPACh. 30 - Prob. 7SPPACh. 30 - Prob. 8SPPACh. 30 - Prob. 9SPPACh. 30 - Prob. 1IAPA
Ch. 30 - Prob. 2IAPACh. 30 - Prob. 3IAPACh. 30 - Prob. 4IAPACh. 30 - Prob. 5IAPACh. 30 - Prob. 6IAPACh. 30 - Prob. 7IAPACh. 30 - Prob. 8IAPACh. 30 - Prob. 9IAPACh. 30 - Prob. 10IAPACh. 30 - Prob. 1MCQCh. 30 - Prob. 2MCQCh. 30 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 30 - Prob. 4MCQCh. 30 - Prob. 5MCQCh. 30 - Prob. 6MCQCh. 30 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 30 - Prob. 8MCQ
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- What is the marginal propensity to consume in this economy? Planned Government Net Exports Aggregate Change in Real GDP (Y) Consumption (C) Investment (1') Purchases (G) (NX) Expenditures (AE) Inventories 1500 1100 250 1600 1175 100 1700 1250 1800 1900 2000 75 Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a 0.65 0.75 0.85 d. 0.95arrow_forwardWhich of the following would be most likely to increase consumption spending? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a A reduction in consumer credit card debt b A drop in stock prices A higher interest rate d The expectation of lower future pricesarrow_forwardThe multiplier is the ratio of the change in ________ to a change in ________. Select one: a. the level of saving; the level of consumption b. autonomous consumption; induced consumption c. the MPC; the MPS d. the equilibrium level of output; some autonomous variablearrow_forward
- Which of the following would be most likely to increase consumption spending? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a A reduction in consumer credit card debt A drop in stock prices A higher interest rate C d The expectation of lower future pricesarrow_forwardConsider the following economy. What is the mpc in this economy? Planned Government Net Exports Aggregate Change in Real GDP (Y) Consumption (C) Investment (I') Purchases (G) (NX) Expenditures (AE) Inventories 10000 8200 800 11000 9000 600 12000 9800 13000 14000 15000 800 Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a 0.50 b 0.75 C 0.80 d 0.90arrow_forwardIf the increase in government spending is $500 and the marginal propensity to consume is .75 then the change in real gross domestic domestic product will be ___arrow_forward
- Silesia You are provided with the following information about an imaginary economy called Silesia. Use the information provided in the table to answer the questions below. Government expenditure 400 Exports 250 Autonomous imports 50 Autonomous consumption 150 Investment Expenditure 300 Full-employment output 2040 Marginal propensity to consume 0.75 Marginal propensity to import 0.15 Source: Bester, N. 2017. Tax rate 0.25 5.1 Derive and calculate the consumption function for the data provided. Show all formulas and calculations used. 5.2 Calculate autonomous spending. Show all formulas and calculations used 5.3 Calculate the multiplier. Show all formulas and calculations used. Round off your final answer to 1 decimal.arrow_forwardConsumption and Saving- End of Chapter Problem Which one of the following reasons makes it easier to forecast the impact of an income change on consumption for hand-to-mouth consumers than for consumption smoothers? It is easier because hand-to-mouth consumers only spend their permanent income. hand-to-mouth consumers save a large portion of their income. the marginal propensity to consume is 1 for consumption smoothers. hand-to-mouth consumers spend their entire income as they earn it.arrow_forwardThe table gives you information about the economy of Bluebird Island. Consumption expenditure Disposable income What is the marginal propensity to consume? (millions of 2012 dollars) 80 The marginal propensity to consume is 100 140 >>> Answer to 2 decimal places. 200 200 300 260 Enter your answer in the answer box. DD 00 80 888 F11 F10 F8 F9 F6 F7 F5 esc F3 F4 F1 F2 @ 24 1 2 4 6. 7 P Q W E |R Y tab * CO Tarrow_forward
- Macroeconomics Question No.2 Suppose the consumption function is given by C = 100 + 0.8YD and that I = 50, while G=200, TR=62.5 and t=0.25. What is the equilibrium level of income? What is the level of saving in equilibrium? If investment were to rise to 150, what would be the effect be on equilibrium income. What is the value of multiplier in part a. and c. Draw a diagram indicating the equilibrium in part a. and c.arrow_forwardWhich of the following would be most likely to increase consumption spending? Selected answer will be automatically saved. For keyboard navigation, press up/down arrow keys to select an answer. a A reduction in consumer credit card debt b A drop in stock prices c A higher interest rate d The expectation of lower future pricesarrow_forwardThe table below provides Income and consumption Data in billions of dollars. Answer question below based on it.Disposable Consumption SavingsIncome100 80 --------200 150 --------- Using information from question 21, calculate the marginal propensity to consume for the economy?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Exploring EconomicsEconomicsISBN:9781544336329Author:Robert L. SextonPublisher:SAGE Publications, Inc
Exploring Economics
Economics
ISBN:9781544336329
Author:Robert L. Sexton
Publisher:SAGE Publications, Inc