Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Determination of Income and Employment

Question:

Aggregate demand for final goods consists of _______.

Options:

Government spending

Imports

Savings

Taxes

Correct Answer:

Government spending

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Government spending

Aggregate demand for final goods consists of Government spending.

Here's why:

  • Aggregate Demand: This is the total demand for all goods and services produced in an economy at a given time and price level.
  • Components of Aggregate Demand:
    • Consumption (C): Spending by households on goods and services.
    • Investment (I): Spending by businesses on capital goods (equipment, machinery, etc.).
    • Government Spending (G): Spending by the government on goods and services (e.g., infrastructure, defense).
    • Net Exports (X - M): Exports (X) minus Imports (M).

Therefore, government spending is a key component of aggregate demand.

  • Savings: Savings represent income that is not spent and therefore do not directly contribute to aggregate demand in the current period.
  • Imports: Imports represent spending on goods and services produced in other countries, which reduces domestic aggregate demand.
  • Taxes: Taxes are payments to the government and directly reduce disposable income (income available for spending), thus indirectly affecting aggregate demand.