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प्रश्न
What is a ‘consumption function’?
What is meant by the term ‘consumption’?
What is a consumption function (propensity to consume)?
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उत्तर
A propensity to consume, or the consumption function, states the relationship between the aggregate consumption expenditure and aggregate income. This concept was introduced by Lord Keynes under his psychological law of consumption, which states that as income increases, consumption also increases but at a lesser rate than the increase in income.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State the determinants of aggregate demand.
Given consumption curve, derive saving curve and state the steps taken in the process of derivation. Use Diagram.
Explain the concept of ‘deficient demand’ in macroeconomics.
State components of aggregate demand.
Derive the two alternative conditions of expressing national income equilibrium. Show these equilibrium conditions on a single diagram.
Define aggregate supply?
Explain the role of Repo Rate in reducing the Inflationary gap.
Explain the concept of deflationary gap.
explain the role of Bank Rate in correcting deficient demand?
Explain the role of 'Margin Requirements' in removing this deficient demand gap.
Explain the subjective factors which determine consumption function.
Explain with reason, whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Aggregate supply is influenced only by availability of natural resources.
Write explanatory answer:
What is Aggregate demand ? Explain the determinants of Aggregate demand.
Explain the following concepts or give definitions.
Depreciation
State whether the following statements are True or False with reason:
Income earned from foreign investment is considered for aggregate demand.
Fill in the blank with appropriate alternatives given below
The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money was written by __________.
Match the following Group:
| Group A | Group B | ||
| 1) | Aggregate Supply | a) | Expected receipts |
| 2) | Autonomous Investment | b) | Lord J. M. Keynes |
| 3) | Consumption | c) | Government Investment |
| 4) | A.P.C. | d) | ΔC/ΔY |
| 5) | Investment | e) | C/Y |
| f) | Addition to stock of capital | ||
| g) | Destruction of utility | ||
Define or Explain the following concept:
Aggregate Demand
Write Short note on:
Average Propensity to Consume
Write Short note on:
Marginal Propensity to Consume
Answer the following question:
What are the determinants of Aggregate Supply (AS)?
State with reason whether you agree or disagree with the following statement.
Aggregate supply is influenced by the state of technology only.
Answer in detail.
What is Aggregate Supply? Explain the determinants of Aggregate Supply.
Explain the concept of deficient demand with the help of aggregate demand and aggregate supply curves. Discuss one physical and one monetary measure to correct it.
Discuss the working of the adjustment mechanism in the following situations:
Aggregate demand is greater than the aggregate supply.
Answer the following question.
Describe the adjustments that may take place in an economy when ex-ante Aggregate Demand is greater than ex-ante Aggregate Supply.
On which factor Keynesian Theory of Employment depends?
Keynes theory is associated with ______
Aggregate supply is equal to ______.
How is it determined by using Saving and Investment approach?
In case of an under-employment equilibrium, which of the following alternatives is not true?
Identify the correctly matched pair from Column A to Column B:
| Column A | Column B |
| (1) Y = AD | (a) Level of output at full employment |
| (2) Forward Multiplier | (b) Withdrawal of investment decreases income |
| (3) Paradox of Thrift | (c) People save less or same as before |
| (4) Multiplier (k) < 1 | (d) 0 < MPC < 1 |
Which of the following statement is true?
It is seen that the private consumption expenditure, private investment expenditure, and ex-ante savings have reduced the ______ in the economy.
What is the circumstance when aggregate output is determined solely by the level of aggregate demand called?
If TR is 1,00,000₹ when ₹20,000 units are sold, then AR is equal to:
The equilibrium level of income/output is established when ______
When aggregate demand is greater than aggregate supply, inventories:
“In an economy ex-ante Aggregate Demand is less than ex-ante Aggregate Supply.”
Explain its impact on the level of output, income and employment.
“In an economy Planned spending is more than Planned output”.
Explain its impact on the level of output, income and employment.
If planned savings exceeds planned investments in an economy, explain its likely impact on income, output and employment.
If aggregate demand exceeds aggregate supply in a situation of full employment, what will be its impact on the economy?
With the help of a diagram, determine the equilibrium level of output and income by using Aggregate demand and aggregate supply approach.
