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Identify the symbol that is used to denote autonomous consumption.

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Correct Option: 1

In the consumption function C=Cˉ+bYC = \bar{C} + bY, the symbol Cˉ\bar{C} (C-bar) denotes autonomous consumption: the amount consumed when income is zero. CC is total consumption, ΔC\Delta C is change in consumption, and MPC is the marginal propensity to consume.

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