Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: National Income Accounting

Question:

"Rise in real national income of a country implies an increase in welfare of its people"

Which of the following options is correct in regards to the above statement?

Options:

The statement is true

The statement is false

May be, the statement is true

Can’t say anything about the statement

Correct Answer:

The statement is true

Explanation:

Real income is calculated at constant prices. Increase of REAL national income means that welfare of people is increasing. Increase in nominal income might not necessarily indicate so. Real national income considers the impact of inflation as well.