Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: National Income Accounting

Question:

Identify the correct statements.

(A) Depreciation is a flow concept
(B) Money supply is a stock concept
(C) Investment is a stock concept
(D) Depreciation is an annual allowance for wear and tear of a consumer good

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A) and (C) only

(A) and (B) only

(A), (B), (C) and (D)

(B), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A) and (B) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) and (B) only

The correct statements are:

  • (A) Depreciation is a flow concept: Depreciation is the gradual decrease in the value of an asset over time. It is measured as a flow over a period (e.g., annually).
  • (B) Money supply is a stock concept: Money supply represents the total amount of money in circulation within an economy at a specific point in time. It's a stock variable measured at a particular moment.

Incorrect Statements:

  • (C) Investment is a stock concept: Investment is a flow concept. It refers to the spending on new capital goods (machinery, equipment, etc.) over a period of time.
  • (D) Depreciation is an annual allowance for wear and tear of a consumer good: Depreciation primarily applies to capital goods (assets used in production), not consumer goods.

In summary: Depreciation and investment are flow concepts, while money supply is a stock concept.