Question
Differentiate between APC and MPC.

Answer

S.No.
APC
Basis
MPC
1.
It is the ratio of consumption expenditure to the corresponding level of income (Y) at a point of time.
Meaning
It is the ratio of change in consumtion expenditure $(\Delta\text{C)}$ to change in income $(\Delta\text{Y)}$ over a period of time.
2.
APS can be more than one as long as consumption is more than national incomem, i.e., till the break-even point.
Value more than one
MPC cannot be more than one as change in consumption cannot be more than change in income.
3.
When income increases APC fails but at a rate of less than that of MPC.
Response to change in income
When income increases MPC also falls but at a rate of more than that of APC.
4.
$\text{APC}=\frac{\text{C}}{\text{Y}}$
Formula
$\text{MPC}=\frac{\Delta\text{C}}{\Delta\text{Y}}$

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