Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: National Income Accounting

Question:

Arrange the following steps in the calculation of national income, by income method in correct sequence:

(A) Add Net Factor from Abroad to arrive at National Income.
(B) Estimate the factor income estimated by each sector.
(C) Identify and classify the income-generating units.
(D) Calculate domestic factor income.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B), (D), (C)

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer:

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (C), (B), (D), (A) 

  • (C) Identify and classify the income-generating units. First, the economic units engaged in production are identified and classified by sector.

  • (B) Estimate the factor income earned by each sector. Next, the factor incomes (wages, rent, interest, profit) earned in each sector are estimated.

  • (D) Calculate domestic factor income. The total factor incomes from all sectors are added to get Domestic Income or Net Domestic Product at Factor Cost.

  • (A) Add Net Factor Income from Abroad (NFIA) to arrive at National Income. Finally, NFIA is added to domestic income to get National Income or Net National Product at Factor Cost.