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Analyzing Shifts in Consumption Behavior
An economy's total consumption spending is represented by the equation C = c₀ + c₁Y, where C is total consumption, Y is total income, c₀ is spending independent of income, and c₁ is the fraction of additional income that is spent. A recent government announcement has caused a widespread increase in consumer optimism about future economic prospects, but it has not yet affected current income levels. Which component of the equation (c₀ or c₁) is most likely to change due to this shift in optimism, and in which direction would it change? Justify your answer.
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