The marginal propensity to consume is

a. the fraction of an increase in income that would be spent on consumer goods.
b. the additional desire people have for consumer goods.
c. the fraction of a person’s total income normally spent for consumer goods.
d. the change in consumption resulting from a $1 change in the price level.


a. the fraction of an increase in income that would be spent on consumer goods.

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