Description : Capital formation in an economy depends on - (1) Total Income (2) Tot al demand (3) Total savings (4) Total production
Last Answer : (3) Total savings Explanation: Capital formation refers to capital accumulation, referring to the total "stock of capital" that has been formed, or to the growth of this total capital stock. ... a measure of the amount by which the total physical capital stock increased during an accounting period.
Description : Effective demand depends on - (1) capital-output ratio (2) output-capital ratio (3) total expenditure (4) supply price
Last Answer : (4) supply price Explanation: Effective Demand is "the demand in which the consumer are able and willing to purchase at conceivable price" simply saying if the product price is low more ... Function or Price and Aggregate Supply Function or Price to explain the determination of effective demand.
Description : Effective demand depends on (1) capital-output ratio (2) output-capital ratio (3) total expenditure (4) supply price
Last Answer : supply price
Description : Which indivisibilities have been described in Rodan’s development model ? (a) Indivisibilities in the production function only. (b) Indivisibilities of the Demand only. (c) Indivisibilities in the supply of savings only. (d) All the above indivisibilities.
Last Answer : (d) All the above indivisibilities.
Description : An indifference curve measures the same level of - (1) Output from two factors (2) Satisfaction from two commodities (3) Satisfaction from Income and Capital (4) Satisfaction from expenditure and savings
Last Answer : (2) Satisfaction from two commodities Explanation: An indifference curve is a locus of combinations of goods which derive the same level of satisfaction. so that the consumer is indifferent ... of various points showing different combinations of two goods providing equal utility to the consumer
Description : Which among the following method is used to calculate poverty in India? (a) Investment Method. (b) Capital Method. © Savings Method. (d) Income Method.
Last Answer : (d) Income Method.
Description : An indifference curve measures the same level of (1) Output from two factors (2) Satisfaction from two commodities (3) Satisfaction from Income and Capital (4) Satisfaction from expenditure and savings
Last Answer : Satisfaction from two commodities
Description : The supply of labour in the economy depends on - (1) Population (2) National income (3) Per capita income (4) Natural resources
Last Answer : (1) Population Explanation: The supply curve for labor depends on variables such as population, wage rates, etc. in developing countries, the vast population base explains the relatively lower wage ... accessibility to labour supply. This is just the opposite in the case of developed countries.
Description : Which of the following statement is inconsistent with Say's Law (a) The economy has flexible wages and prices. (b) The economy's level of investment solely depends on the level of income. © The ... produce at full employment level of output. (d) The economy has an environment of laissez faire .
Last Answer : (b) The economy’s level of investment solely depends on the level of income.
Description : The supply of labour in the economy depends on (1) Population (2) National income (3) Per capita income (4) Natural resources
Last Answer : Population
Description : Which one of following represents the Savings of the Private Corporate Sector? (1) Dividends paid to shareholders (2) Total profits of a company (3) Undistributed profits (4) Excess of income over expenditure
Last Answer : (3) Undistributed profits Explanation: For private corporate sector, retained profits adjusted for non operating surplus/deficit is considered as its Net Saving. Retained profits are those ... commitments to depreciation provision for various fixed assets, debts, government and to shareholders.
Description : What is "mpc" or the 'marginal propensity to consume'? a) the proportion of total additional planned savings to total additional income b) the proportion of total additional income to total additional ... c) the fraction of total additional income that is used for consumption d) none of the above
Last Answer : : c) the fraction of total additional income that is used for consumption
Description : What is "mps" or the 'marginal propensity to save'? a) the proportion of total additional planned savings to total additional income b) the proportion of total additional income to total additional ... c) the fraction of total additional income that is used for consumption d) none of the above
Last Answer : a) the proportion of total additional planned savings to total additional incom
Description : Per capita income is calculated by dividing total national income by (a) Total population (b) Total savings © Total depreciation (d) Total investment.
Last Answer : (a) Total population
Description : The marginal propensity to consume is equal to (a) Total spending/Total consumption (b) Total consumption/ Total income. © Change in consumption/ Change in income (d) Change in consumption/ Change in savings.
Last Answer : © Change in consumption/ Change in income
Description : Which one of the following represents the Savings of the Private Corporate Sector? (1) Dividends paid to shareholders (2) Total profits of a company (3) Undistributed profits (4) Excess of income over expenditure
Last Answer : Undistributed profits
Description : Economic development depends on : (1) Natural resources (2) Capital formation (3) Size of the market (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (4) All of the above Explanation: Economic development generally refers to the sustained, concerted actions of policymakers and communities that promote the standard of living and ... competitiveness, environmental sustainability, social inclusion, health, safety, literacy, and other initiatives.
Last Answer : All of the above
Description : Economic growth in India will happen necessarily if there is a. Population growth b. Capital formation c. Technical progress in the global economy d. All the above
Last Answer : b. Capital formation Capital formation refers to investment in tools, machinery, buildings etc.
Description : In a Laissez-faire economy (1) the customers take all the decisions regarding production of all the commodities (2) the Government does not interfere in the free functioning of demand and ... of various commodities produced (4) the Government controls the allocation of all the factors of production
Last Answer : the Government does not interfere in the free functioning of demand and supply forces in the market
Description : )A very high rise in National Income at current market prices and a low rise at constant prices reveals - (1) the high rate of growth in the economy at the current period (2) the increased ... period (3) the improper growth of the economy (4) the high rate of inflation prevailing in the economy
Last Answer : (3) the improper growth of the economy Explanation: When national output is multiplied by present ruling price, we obtain national income at current prices. On the other hand if the national output is ... not indicate increase in product or output, but is rather due to the rise in price level.
Description : Which of the following explains the term economic growth? a. Increase in per capita production b. Increase in per capita real income c. structural change in the economy d. all the above are right
Last Answer : d. all the above are right There is no single definition that can define the term economic growth. However, there are various indicators that explain the term
Description : A very high rise in National Income at current market prices and a low rise at constant prices reveals (1) the high rate of growth in the economy at the current period (2) the increased production ... (3) the improper growth of the economy (4) the high rate of inflation prevailing in the economy
Last Answer : the high rate of inflation prevailing in the economy
Description : Capital formation in underdeveloped countries is a major bottleneck. The reason can be a. Small size of market with no incentive for investment b. Low level of income c. Demonstration effect d. All the above
Last Answer : d. All the above Capital formation refers to investment in tools, machinery, buildings etc. inequalities in the economy is also a reason behind this.
Description : Which among the following statements is not true when there is an increase in interest rate in an economy? (1) increase in saving (2) decrease in loan (3) increase in production cost (4) increase in capital return
Last Answer : (4) increase in capital return Explanation: Interest rate increase the cost of borrowing, which results in lesser investment activity and the purchase of consumer durables. In a low interest-rate ... . All of these factors raise output and employment as well as investment and consumer spending.
Description : Which from the following is not true when the interest rate in the economy goes up? (1) Saving increases (2) Lending decreases (3) Cost of production increases (4) Return on capital increases
Last Answer : (4) Return on capital increases Explanation: The interest rate is the cost of demanding or borrowing loanable funds. Alternatively, the interest rate is the rate of return from supplying or lending loanable funds. ... rate per unit of time, which is why it is called the rate of return on capital.
Description : Capacity utilization - (1) is usually near 100 percent. (2) represents the percent of the labour force that is employed. (3) is a measure of the proportional of the existing capital ... into a recession, since firms must replace unemployed workers with some other resources to maintain production.
Last Answer : (3) is a measure of the proportional of the existing capital stock used for current production. Explanation: Capacity utilisation refers to the extent or level to which the productive capacity of a ... as a percentage, it is computed by dividing the total capacity with the portion being utilized.
Description : Capacity utilisation (1) is usually near 100 percent. (2) represents the percent of the labour force that is employed. (3) is a measure of the proportional of the existing capital ... into a recession, since firms must replace unemployed workers with some other resources to maintain production.
Last Answer : is a measure of the proportional of the existing capital stock used for current production.
Description : Which among the following statements is not true when there is an increase in interest rate in an economy ? (1) increase in saving (2) decrease in loan (3) increase in production cost (4) increase in capital return
Last Answer : increase in capital return
Description : Which from the following is not true when the interest rate in the economy goes up ? (1) Saving increases (2) Lending decreases (3) Cost of production increases (4) Return on capital increases
Last Answer : Return on capital increases
Description : What is needed for creating demand? (1) Production (2) Price (3) Income (4) Import
Last Answer : (1) Production Explanation: Demand refers to how much (quantity) of a product or service is desired by buyers. The quantity demanded is the amount of a product people are willing to buy at a ... demanded is known as the demand relationship. So for demand to originate, a product is required first.
Description : Milton Friedman gave emphasis in his quantity theory of money on (a) Production and Income (b) Price level (c) Supply of Money (d) Demand for Money
Last Answer : (d) Demand for Money
Description : What is needed for creating demand ? (1) Production(2) Price (3) Income (4) Import
Last Answer : Production
Description : An economy is in equilibrium when - (1) planned consumption exceeds planned saving (2) planned consumption exceeds planned investment (3) intended saving equals intended investment (4) intended investment exceeds intended savings
Last Answer : (3) intended saving equals intended investment Explanation: In economics, economic equilibrium is a state of the world where economic forces are balanced and in the absence of external influences ... and intended investment. An economy is in equilibrium when total savings equal total investment.
Description : An economy is in equili-brium when (1) planned consumption exceeds planned saving (2) planned consumption exceeds planned investment (3) intended investment equals intended investment (4) intended investment exceeds intended savings
Last Answer : intended investment equals intended investment
Description : Preparation of butter, ghee by a household for their own use is a part of : (1) own-account production (2) household capital formation (3) industrial production (4) consumption
Last Answer : (4) consumption Explanation: 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 ... production of baskets and mats; etc, come under processing of primary commodities for own consumption.
Description : Preparation of butter, ghee by a household for their own use is a part of : (1) own-account production (2) household capital formation (3) industrial production (4) consumption (
Last Answer : consumption
Description : Classical economists’ neglects---- side in their theories. (a) demand (b) supply © savings (d) investment
Last Answer : (a) demand
Description : If the total production in an economy is produced by “a few big firms” than this market is known as (a) Monopolistic Competition (b) Duopoly (c) Oligopoly (d) Discriminating Monopoly
Last Answer : (b) Duopoly
Description : If the total production in an economy for a product is produced by a few big firms, then this market is known as : (a) Monopolistic Competition (b) Oligopoly (c) Duopoly (d) Discriminating Monopoly
Last Answer : Oligopoly
Description : In a closed economy savings are equal to ……………….. at the equilibrium level of income. (a) Investments ; (b) Wages ; (c) Income-Investments ; (d) Wages – Consumption
Last Answer : (a) Investments ;
Description : 1. Capital formation, Saving, Income, Investment, Production.
Last Answer : Arrange in proper order: 1. Capital formation, Saving, Income, Investment, Production. 2. ... Cards, White Ration Cards, Yellow Ration Cards.
Description : An increase in per capital income is not an indication of an increase in the economic welfare of the people - (1) When such increase is the result of an increased production action of ... the production of industrial goods (4) When such increase is the result of increased production of intoxicants
Last Answer : (4) When such increase is the result of increased production of intoxicants Explanation: An increase in per capita income due to increased production of intoxicants cannot be taken as economic ... population, include: GDP, literacy, access to health care, and assessments of environmental quality.
Description : An increase in per capital income is not an indication of an increase in the economic welfare of the people (1) When such increase is the result of an increased production of comforts ( ... production of industrial goods (4) When such increase is the result of increased production of intoxicants
Last Answer : When such increase is the result of increased production of intoxicants
Description : The law of diminishing marginal utility is most useful for explaining the (a) Law of supply (b) Law of demand © Shape of production possibility curve (d) curvature of total cost curve
Last Answer : (b) Law of demand
Description : Cheap Money means - (1) Low Rate of Interest (2) Low level of Savings (3) Low level Income (4) Excess of Black Money
Last Answer : (1) Low Rate of Interest Explanation: Cheap Money' is a loan or credit with a low interest rate, or the setting of low interest rates by a central bank like the Federal Reserve. Cheap money ... see the same low interest rates on investments like savings accounts, money market funds, CDs and bonds.
Description : Consumptions function refers to - (1) relationship between income and employment (2) relationship between savings and investment (3) relationship between input and output (4) relationship between income and consumption
Last Answer : (4) relationship between income and consumption Explanation: The Consumption function is a single mathematical function used to express consumer spending. It was developed by John Maynard Keynes and ... by current income and induced consumption that is influenced by the economy's income level.
Description : Which one of the following is not a method for computing GNP? (1) Income Approach (2) Expenditure Approach (3) Savings Approach (4) Value Added Approach
Last Answer : (1) Income Approach Explanation: Gross National Product (GNP) can be defined as an economic statistic which includes Gross Domestic Product, plus any income earned by the residents from investments ... foreign countries by the residents of a country - income earned by nonresidents in that country.
Description : Personal Income' equals - (1) The household sector's in-come (2) Private income minus savings of the corporate sector minus corporation tax (3) Personal disposable income plus miscellaneous receipts of the Goverment (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (3) Personal disposable income plus miscellaneous receipts of the Goverment Explanation: Disposable income is total personal income minus personal current taxes (or plus receipts of the government). ... category of personal (or, private) consumption expenditure) yields personal (or, private) savings
Description : Savings rate is relatively low in developed economies because of - (1) Low per capita income (2) Welfare programmes (3) Liquidity/ Borrowing constraint (4) High interest rate
Last Answer : (2) Welfare programmes Explanation: As a general rule, saving is considered as a derivative of consumption. Developed economies have lower saving rates than developing countries because ... generations raises national consumption and lowers national saving (The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics).