Theories of Saving and Consumption
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Theories of Saving and Consumption

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According to Kuznets' empirical studies, what remains almost constant over a long period of time?

  • The relative income hypothesis
  • The savings proportion
  • The increase in income
  • The average propensity to consume (correct)
  • What does Duesenberry's relative income hypothesis suggest about consumption in the long run?

  • Consumption will increase at a higher rate than income
  • Consumption will decrease as income increases
  • Consumption will remain constant regardless of income
  • Consumption will increase proportionally with income (correct)
  • According to Duesenberry, what happens to savings as income increases for individuals with relatively low incomes?

  • Savings remain constant regardless of income
  • Savings decrease as income increases
  • Savings increase at a higher rate than income
  • Savings do not increase proportionally with income (correct)
  • Why do individuals with relatively low incomes not increase their savings proportionally with income according to Duesenberry?

    <p>Their relative incomes do not change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Duesenberry's relative income hypothesis apply to?

    <p>All individuals and households</p> Signup and view all the answers

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