Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134079271
Author: CASE
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 30, Problem 1.4P
Sub part (a):
To determine
Consumption behavior of home owners.
Sub part (b):
To determine
Influence of housing market to the rest of the economy.
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Clearly explain the characteristics of the consumption function.
Which of the following correctly describes how a decrease in the price level affects consumption spending?
Select one:
a. A decrease in the price level raises real wealth, which causes consumption to increase.
b. A decrease in the price level decreases the amount of money a household needs to buy goods and so raises the interest rate, which causes consumption to increase.
c. A decrease in the price level increases the amount of money a household needs to buy goods and so raises the interest rate, which causes consumption to increase.
d. A decrease in the price level lowers real wealth, which causes consumption to decrease.
Which of the following statements is most accurate?
a.Most of the variation in consumption spending can be explained by changes in debt
b. There is no single factor that explains much of the variation in consumption spending
c. Most of the variation in consumption spending can be explained by changes in the interest rate.
d. Most of the variation in consumption spending can be explained by changes in wealth
e. most of the variation in consumption spending can be explained by changes in disposable income.
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- From the information above, calculate the level of consumption and saving that occurs at the equilibrium level of income.arrow_forwardCreate a diagram to explain the three main characteristics of the consumption function.arrow_forwardThe following graphs show an economy’s initial position at point A along its consumption function (CF). Suppose disposable income increases. Adjust the following graph by either shifting the consumption function curve or the initial point on the consumption curve (A) to illustrate the impact of an increase in disposable income.arrow_forward
- Graphically illustrate the aggregate consumption and saving functions. Explainarrow_forward(Consumption) Use the following data to answer the questions below: Consumption Real Disposable Income (billions) Expenditures (billions) Saving (billions) $100 $150 $ $200 $200 $300 $250 $400 $300 Graph the consumption function, with consumption spending on the vertical axis and disposable income on the horizontal axis. If the consumption function is a straight line, what is its slope? Fill in the saving column at each level of income. If the saving function is a straight line, what is its slope?arrow_forwardExplain what the consumption function shows, and describe what is held constant along the consumption function. Describe what happens when firms and workers underestimate future prices in the economy. Focus your answer on what would happen to actual output as opposed to the expected potential output.arrow_forward
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