Given the consumption function C = a + bY (with  a > 0 ; 0 < b < 1): (a)  Find its marginal function and its average function. (b) Find the income elasticity of consumption ECY, and determine its sign, assuming Y > 0. (c)  Show that this consumption function is inelastic at all positive income levels.

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Given the consumption function C = a + bY (with  a > 0 ; 0 < b < 1):

(a)  Find its marginal function and its average function.

(b) Find the income elasticity of consumption ECY, and determine its sign, assuming Y > 0.

(c)  Show that this consumption function is inelastic at all positive income levels.

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