2 marksBasic Keynesian Models
CAPE Economics Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 2(c)(i)
Define the term 'autonomous consumption'.
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- 2(a)(i)Distinguish between the Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) and the Average Propensity to Consume (APC).[4 marks]
- 2(a)(ii)State how the APC and the MPC are calculated.[4 marks]
- 2(b)Using the simple Keynesian consumption theory, explain the effect of a rise in income on the MPC and the APC.[8 marks]
- 2(c)(ii)Draw a graph illustrating the concept of autonomous consumption and explain the Keynesian consumption function.[8 marks]
- 2(d)(i)State FOUR determinants of consumption, other than income.[8 marks]
- 2(d)(ii)Explain how EACH of the four determinants impacts on consumption.[16 marks]
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