Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Determination of Income and Employment

Question:

In an economy investment expenditure increased by 400 crore and marginal propensity to consume is 0.8.

What will be the increase in income?

Options:

2 crore

20 crore

200 crore

2000 crore

Correct Answer:

2000 crore

Explanation:

Change in income = k (multiplier ) * Change in investment expenditure K= \(\frac{ 1}{\text 1 - MPC }\)

k= \(\frac{1 }{1 - 0.8 }\)= 5

Change in Income = 5 * 400 = 2000