Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: National Income Accounting

Question:

The basis of the difference in Income and product method of National Income Accounting is best deciphered by which of the following?

Options:

Product method measures the aggregate value of final goods and services produced by all the firms.

Income method measures the sum total of consumption expenditure.

Product method refers to the final consumption expenditure on the goods and services produced by the firm.

Income method refers to the fixed cost of the goods and services produced by the firm.

Correct Answer:

Product method measures the aggregate value of final goods and services produced by all the firms.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Product method measures the aggregate value of final goods and services produced by all the firms.

The Product Method (also called Output Method) of National Income Accounting calculates national income by adding the market value of all final goods and services produced within a country during a given period.

In contrast, the Income Method adds up all the incomes earned by factors of production (wages, rent, interest, and profit) in the process of producing these goods and services.

Hence, the key distinguishing feature lies in how value is measured:

  • Product Method: Focuses on production/output.

  • Income Method: Focuses on incomes generated from that production.

The given statement about the product method is correct and best captures the distinction.