Question
Given saving curve, derive consumption curve and state the steps in doing so. Use diagram.

Answer

Given saving curve SS',
  1. Draw a $45^o$ line from the origin.
  2. Take $QC$ equal to $OS$ on the Y-axis.
  3. Draw a perpendicular line from B to B' on OX-axis which intersect $45^o$ line at point $B$.
  4. Join $C$ and $B$ and extend it to get consumption curve $CC$'.

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