A high marginal propensity to consume implies which of the following?

A) A small change in consumption when income changes
B) A high savings rate
C) A high marginal tax rate
D) An equilibrium level of income near full employment
E) A low marginal propensity to save

Ans: E) A low marginal propensity to save

Economics

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