Identify the correct expression to calculate equilibrium level of income of an economy. |
$(\bar C+\bar I)/MPC$ $(\bar C+\bar I)/MPS$ $\bar C/MPC$ $\bar I/MPS$ |
$(\bar C+\bar I)/MPS$ |
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:
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 |