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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
Explain the concept of 'excess demand' in macroeconomics. Also explain the role of 'open market operation' in correcting it.
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Explain the concept of deflationary gap.
Explain the role of 'Margin Requirements' in removing this deficient demand gap.
Explain the subjective factors which determine consumption function.
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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
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Fill in the blank with appropriate alternatives given below
That part of income, which is not spent on consumption, is called __________.
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 | ||
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The equality between aggregate demand and aggregate supply determines the equilibrium level of employment.
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Aggregate Supply
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Aggregate demand is a positive function of the level of employment and output.
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Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply
Write Short note on:
Average Propensity to Consume
Answer the following question:
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State with reason whether you agree or disagree with the following statement.
Positive net earnings from foreign transactions add to aggregate demand.
Answer in detail.
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Write explanatory answer.
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Answer the following question.
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Keynes theory is associated with ______
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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 |
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