How consistent is the Keynesian consumption function with the random walk hypothesis?

What will be an ideal response?


For changes in aggregate income that are unexpected, the Keynesian consumption function captures the impact on current consumption. If economic behavior is guided by rational expectations, and there are no surprises, then aggregate income reflects all available information so, again, the Keynesian consumption function is a good model.

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b. Australian firms selling in the U.S. c. U.S firms selling in Europe d. Japanese investors who have invested money in the U.S.

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Which of the following is a popular type of investment?

A. Dividends B. Portfolios C. Mutual funds D. Capital gains

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