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Marginal propensity to consume |
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Marginal propensity to consumeThe fraction of a change in income (or perhaps disposable income) spent on consumption. Contrasts with average propensity to consume.Similar MatchesMarginal propensity to saveMarginal propensity to saveThe fraction of a change in income (or perhaps disposable income) that is saved. Average propensity to consumeAverage propensity to consumeThe fraction of total (or perhaps disposable) income spent on consumption. Contrasts with marginal propensity to consume. Marginal propensityMarginal propensityThe fraction of a change in income devoted to an activity, such as consumption, importing, or saving. See propensity. Marginal propensity to importMarginal propensity to importThe fraction of a change in income (or perhaps disposable income) spent on imports. Contrasts with average propensity to import. Average propensity to importAverage propensity to importThe fraction of total income spent on imports; thus the ratio of imports to GDP. Contrasts with marginal propensity to import. Further SuggestionsImport propensityPropensity Average propensity |
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