Asked by
Gabriel Bertoldo
on Oct 13, 2024Verified
Statement I.When disposable income is zero,autonomous consumption equals total consumption.
Statement II.When consumption equals disposable income,saving is zero.
A) Statement I is true and statement II is false.
B) Statement II is true and statement I is false.
C) Both statements are true.
D) Both statements are false.
Autonomous Consumption
Spending that does not depend on current income levels, such as basic necessities, implying that this consumption occurs even in the absence of income.
Disposable Income
represents the amount of money that households have available for spending and saving after income taxes have been accounted for.
Saving
The portion of income that is not spent on consumption but rather set aside for future use or emergencies, contributing to personal and national wealth.
- Identify the differences between consumption that is self-driven and that which is stimulated by external factors.
- Determine the importance of independent consumption and its effects on economic performance.
Verified Answer
NA
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between consumption that is self-driven and that which is stimulated by external factors.
- Determine the importance of independent consumption and its effects on economic performance.