The consumption function, first developed by John Maynard Keynes, captures one of the key relationships in economics.
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The consumption function, first developed by John Maynard Keynes, captures one of the key relationships in economics. It expresses consumption as a function of disposable income, where disposable income is income after taxes. The accompanying table shows a portion of quarterly data for average U.S. annual consumption (Consumption in $) and disposable income (Income in $) for the years 2000–2016.
a. Find the sample regression equation for the model: Consumption = β0 + β1 Income + ɛ.
b. In this model, the slope coefficient is called the marginal propensity to consume. Interpret its meaning.
c. What is predicted consumption if disposable income is $35,000?
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