Question 1
Refer to the information provided in Figure 23.2 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
Refer to Figure 23.2. An increase in Jerry's income is represented by
◦ an upward shift in Jerry's consumption function.
◦ an increase in the slope of Jerry's consumption function.
◦ a movement from Point
B to
A.
◦ None of these.
Question 2
Refer to the information provided in Figure 23.2 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
Refer to Figure 23.2. Suppose Jerry's
MPC increases, and the vertical intercept of the consumption function does not change. At income
Y
1, Jerry's
◦ consumption will be greater than his income.
◦ consumption will be less than his income.
◦ saving will be zero.
◦ All of these.