Question 17
MediumOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. In Keynes's theory, the MPC lies between 0 and 1.
II. When income rises, consumption rises by the full amount of the rise.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
People consume part of an extra rupee and save the rest, so 0 < MPC < 1. I is true.
Consumption rises by less than income. II is false.
- Concept
- Keynes's psychological law
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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