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Distinguish between average propensity to consume and marginal propensity to consume. Can the value of average propensity to consume be greater than 1? Give reasons for your answer. Or Distinguish between average propensity to consume and marginal propensity to consume. Which of these two can be greater than one and when ?

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Solution :First, APC refers to the RATIO of absolute CONSUMPTION absolute INCOME at a particular point of time. On the other hand MPC represents the ratio of change in consumption to change in income; MPC is the RATE of change in APC.At initial levels, APC>1 , becauseC>Y.


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