Marginal versus average effects
Consider the nonlinear function shown by the blue curve on the following graph. The grey line is tangent to this curve at point A
Use the grey line (star point) to answer the following question_ (Note: You will not be graded on your placement of this Iine: )
Scratch Line
Slope: 0.63
The marginal effect of X on Y at point A is
The average effect of X on Y at point A is
True
False: For this graph, the marginal effect increases as X increases_
True
False