The marginal propensity to save of a certain country is given by S'(x) = 0.5 + 0.4x. Determine the marginal propensity to consume.

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The marginal propensity to save of a certain country is given by S'(x) = 0.5 + 0.4x. Determine the marginal propensity to consume.
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C' (x) = ||
Transcribed Image Text:The marginal propensity to save of a certain country is given by S'(x) = 0.5 + 0.4x. Determine the marginal propensity to consume. Answer C' (x) = ||
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Marginal propensity to save is the fraction of change in savings and change in income.

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