The marginal propensity to consume is

A. The percentage of total disposable income spent on consumption.
B. The fraction of each additional dollar of disposable income spent on consumption.
C. Total consumption in a given period divided by total disposable income.
D. That part of the average consumer dollar that goes to the purchase of final goods.


Answer: B

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