Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Determination of Income and Employment

Question:

Which of the following statements is true in regards to marginal propensity to save?

Statement 1- According to Keynesian theory, MPS varies between 0 and 1.

Statement 2- Marginal propensity to save can never be greater than 1.

 

Options:

Only statement 1 is true

Only statement 2 is true

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

Neither statement 1 nor statement 2 is true

Correct Answer:

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true

Explanation:

Marginal propensity to save is defined as the ratio of change in savings to change in income. According to the Keynesian theory, it varies between 0 and 1. However, MPS can never be greater than 1 because change in savings can never be greater than change in income.