Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Determination of Income and Employment

Question:

The investment multiplier can be Expressed as:

Options:

$\frac{ΔY}{ΔC}$

$\frac{ΔY}{ΔI}$

$\frac{ΔI}{ΔY}$

$\frac{ΔC}{ΔY}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{ΔY}{ΔI}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) : $\frac{ΔY}{ΔI}$

The investment multiplier $\frac{ΔY}{ΔI}$ represents the change in the overall income Δ Y resulting from a change in investment ΔI

When there is an increase in investment ΔI, it leads to a multiplied effect on the total income Δ Y in the economy. The multiplier effect occurs because additional income as it ripples through the economy. This additional income, in turn, leads to further rounds of spending and income generation.