$C=120 +0.5Y$
$I = 20$
What is the equilibrium income?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 280
To find the equilibrium income, we use the equilibrium condition in a two-sector economy, where Aggregate Demand (AD) equals National Income (Y).
The Aggregate Demand (AD) is given by: AD=C+I
In equilibrium, Y=AD, so: Y=C+I
Given:
C is the Consumption function: C=120+0.5Y
I is Investment: I=20
Y=(120+0.5Y)+20
Y=140+0.5Y
0.5Y=140
Y=280