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Usually defined as: C = a + bY
Usually defined as: C = a + bY
where C = consumption,
where C = consumption,
a = consumption at zero income,
 
b = marginal propensity to consume, and
a = consumption at zero income,
Y = income.
 
b = marginal propensity to consume, and
 
Y = income.


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Marginal propensity to consume]]
* [[Marginal propensity to consume]]

Revision as of 13:33, 28 May 2013

Economics. An equation which defines the relationship between consumption and income.

Usually defined as: C = a + bY where C = consumption,

a = consumption at zero income,

b = marginal propensity to consume, and

Y = income.

See also