Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Determination of Income and Employment

Question:

The ratio of increase in income to increase in investment is termed as

Options:

Marginal propensity to save.

Marginal propensity to consume.

Marginal propensity to invest.

Investment Multiplier.

Correct Answer:

Investment Multiplier.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Investment Multiplier.

The Investment Multiplier measures how much income increases as a result of an increase in investment.

It is defined as:

Multiplier (K)=ΔY / Δ I , where

  • ΔY = Change in income

  • ΔI = Change in investment