Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Determination of Income and Employment

Question:

Identify the correct expression to calculate equilibrium level of income of an economy.

Options:

$(\bar C+\bar I)/MPC$

$(\bar C+\bar I)/MPS$

$\bar C/MPC$

$\bar I/MPS$

Correct Answer:

$(\bar C+\bar I)/MPS$

Explanation:

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:

  1. Equilibrium Condition: YAD = C+I

  2. Consumption Function: C= $\bar C$ + MPC  Y (where $\bar C$ is autonomous consumption)
  3. 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 + $\bar I$

YMPCY = $\bar C$ + $\bar I$

Y(1MPC) = $\bar C$ + $\bar I$

Y = $\bar C$ + $\bar I$ / (1 - MPC) 

We know that 1MPC=MPS

Y = $\bar C$ + $\bar I$ / MPS