Identify the correct expression to calculate equilibrium level of income of an economy.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → $(\bar C+\bar I)/MPS$
The equilibrium level of income (Y) in a simple Keynesian model (two-sector economy) is determined where Aggregate Demand (AD) equals Aggregate Supply (AS, which is equal to Y).
The model is defined by:
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Equilibrium Condition: Y= AD = C+I
- Consumption Function: C= $\bar C$ + MPC ⋅ Y (where $\bar C$ is autonomous consumption)
- Autonomous Investment: I=$\bar I$ (where $\bar I$ is autonomous investment)
Substituting the consumption and investment functions into the equilibrium condition:
Y= $\bar C$ + MPC ⋅ Y + $\bar I$
Y−MPC⋅Y = $\bar C$ + $\bar I$
Y(1−MPC) = $\bar C$ + $\bar I$
Y = $\bar C$ + $\bar I$ / (1 - MPC)
We know that 1−MPC=MPS
Y = $\bar C$ + $\bar I$ / MPS