In the consumption function C = a + bY, 'a' represents: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the consumption function C = a + bY, 'a' represents:
A. marginal propensity to consume
B. investment
C. saving
D. autonomous consumption
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In C = a + bY, 'a' is autonomous consumption, consumption independent of income.

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