Economics miscellaneous


Economics miscellaneous

  1. Over short period, when income rises, average propensity to consume usually









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    Keynes postulated that aggregate consumption is a function of aggregate current disposable income. The Keynesian consumption function is written as: C = a + cY a > 0, 0 < c < 1; where a is the intercept, a constant which measures consumption at a zero level of disposal income; c is the marginal propensity to consume (MPC); and Y is the disposal income. So as income increases, average propensity to consume (APC = C/Y) falls.

    Correct Option: B

    Keynes postulated that aggregate consumption is a function of aggregate current disposable income. The Keynesian consumption function is written as: C = a + cY a > 0, 0 < c < 1; where a is the intercept, a constant which measures consumption at a zero level of disposal income; c is the marginal propensity to consume (MPC); and Y is the disposal income. So as income increases, average propensity to consume (APC = C/Y) falls.


  1. The Keynesian consumption function shows a relation between









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    According to Keynesian Theory of consumption, the current real disposable income is the most important determinant of consumption in the short run. It bases consumption on current income.

    Correct Option: C

    According to Keynesian Theory of consumption, the current real disposable income is the most important determinant of consumption in the short run. It bases consumption on current income.



  1. Which of the following relations always holds true ?









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    Consumers do one of two things with their disposable income: They save it or they spend it. So Income = Consumption + Saving.

    Correct Option: B

    Consumers do one of two things with their disposable income: They save it or they spend it. So Income = Consumption + Saving.


  1. Average propensity to consume is defined as









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    In economics, the average propensity to consume (APC) is defined as the ratio of aggregate or total consumption to aggregate income in a given period of time. Thus, the value of average propensity to consume, for any income level, may be found by dividing consumption by income.

    Correct Option: D

    In economics, the average propensity to consume (APC) is defined as the ratio of aggregate or total consumption to aggregate income in a given period of time. Thus, the value of average propensity to consume, for any income level, may be found by dividing consumption by income.



  1. Preparation of butter, ghee by a household for their own use is a part of :









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    The processing of agricultural products; the production of grain by threshing; the production of flour by milling; the curing of skins and the production of leather; the production and preservation of meat and fish products; the preservation of fruit by drying, bottling, etc.; the production of dairy products such as butter or cheese; the production of beer, wine or spirits; the production of baskets and mats; etc, come under processing of primary commodities for own consumption.

    Correct Option: D

    The processing of agricultural products; the production of grain by threshing; the production of flour by milling; the curing of skins and the production of leather; the production and preservation of meat and fish products; the preservation of fruit by drying, bottling, etc.; the production of dairy products such as butter or cheese; the production of beer, wine or spirits; the production of baskets and mats; etc, come under processing of primary commodities for own consumption.