In an economy, when income increases from 400 billion to ...

In an economy, when income increases from $\$ 400$ billion to $\$ 500$ billion, consumption expenditure changes from $\$ 420$ billion to $\$ 500$ billion. Calculate the marginal propensity to consume, the change in saving, and the marginal propensity to save.

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Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC)

The MPC is the ratio of the change in consumption to the change in income. It measures how much of an additional unit of income is spent on consumption. This concept is essential in macroeconomic analysis as it helps to determine the effectiveness of fiscal stimulus and understand the multiplier effect in an economy.

Change in Saving

This concept represents the difference in the level of saving due to a change in income. It is derived by subtracting the additional consumption from the increase in income. The change in saving indicates how much of the additional income is not spent and is instead saved, which influences future investment and economic stability.

Marginal Propensity to Save (MPS)

The MPS is the fraction of an increase in income that is saved rather than consumed, and it is the complement of the MPC (MPC + MPS = 1). It plays a critical role in economic modeling by showing how households adjust their savings in response to changes in their income, impacting overall savings rates and investment capacity.

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