Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Determination of Income and Employment

Question:
How much additional income is generated in an economy with additional investment of Rs 100 crore, and when MPC=\(\frac{ 1}{2 }\)?
Options:
100 crore
200 crore
300 crore
400 crore
Correct Answer:
200 crore
Explanation:
Change in income = k (multiplier ) * Change in investment expenditure K= \(\frac{ 1}{ \text 1- MPC}\)
k= \(\frac{1 }{\text 1 - 0.5 }\) = 2 Change in income = 2 * 100 = 200