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Keynesian law of consumption and propensity to consume - class-XII

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AD curve is a _________________.

  1. Horizontal straight line parallel to the X-axis

  2. upward sloping curve

  3. downward sloping curve

  4. Vertical straight line parallel to the Y-axis


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Aggregate Demand refers to the desired level of expenditure in the economy during an accounting year. It is what people wish to spend on the purchase of goods and services during an accounting year. 

AD curve is upward sloping owing to increasing income in the economy as the income increases, the expenditure by the people also increases which leads to rising AD. Therefore, income and AD has a positive relationship between them. 

Out of the following, which can have a value more than one?

  1. MPC

  2. APC

  3. APS

  4. MPS


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

APC refers to Average Propensity to Consume which defines the amount of consumption in every 1 rupee of income for all level of income which can be more than one because there are situations in the economy when consumption is more national income, i.e. before the break-even point, APC > 1. 

If the saving function is S =- 20 + 0.3Y, then what will be the value of MPC?

  1. 0.3

  2. 0.7

  3. -0.7

  4. 1


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Saving function is given in the form of: 
$S = -\bar{C}+sY$
where,

$-\bar{C} = autonomous\ consumption$,
$s = marginal\ propensity\ to\ save\ (MPS).$

Given, $MPS = 0.3$
It is a known fact that, $MPS + MPC = 1$ 
$MPC = 1 - MPS = 1 - 0.3 = 0.7$

A reduction in government spending leads to fall in the income and purchasing power of the people.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reduction in government spending will reduce the level of aggregate demand, which will lead to fall in the income and purchasing power of the people. (The extent of fall in the income and purchasing power depends on the size of multiplier).

Which of the following is not the reason for excess demand?

  1. Fall in the propensity to consume

  2. Reduction in taxes

  3. Increase in investments

  4. Deficit Financing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Propensity to consume refers to the proportion of income used as consumption expenditure. The fall in the propensity to consume is not responsible for creating excess demand in an economy.

When marginal propensity to consume is greater than marginal propensity to save, the value of investment multiplier will be greater than 5.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

False. 

If MPC = 0.6, then MPS = 0.4 but 
Multiplier (k) = 1/MPS = 1/0.4 = 2.5. 
So even if the value of MPC is greater than MPS then also multiplier is smaller than 5.

There is an Inverse relationship between the value of marginal propensity to save and investment multiplier. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

True.

 The value of multiplier and MPS are inversely related as multiplier is the reciprocal of MPS. 
Multiplier(k) = 1/ MPS. 

The maximum value of multiplier is when the value of MPC is _________.

  1. Infinity, zero

  2. Infinity, one

  3. One, infinity

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Investment multiplier refers to the number of time by which the increase in output or income exceeds the increase in investment. It is measured as the ratio between change in income and change in investment and it is denoted as 'k'.

Multiplier(k) => Change in income / change in investment = 1/ {1-MPC(c)} where c is the marginal propensity to consume. 

Therefore, the value of multiplier will be maximum when the value of MPC is either infinity or zero. 

 If MPC =1, the value of multiplier is ________.

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. Between 0 and 1

  4. Infinity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Investment multiplier refers to the number of time by which the increase in output or income exceeds the increase in investment. It is measured as the ratio between change in income and change in investment and it is denoted as 'k'.

Multiplier(k) => Change in income / change in investment = 1/ {1-MPC(c)} where c is the marginal propensity to consume.

If MPC = 1, then 

Multiplier(k)= 1/(1-1)= 1/0 = Infinity.

Therefore, the value of the multiplier is infinity. 

__________ refers to a situation when AD is equal to AS beyond the full employment level.

  1. Full Employment Equilibrium

  2. Over Full Employment Equilibrium

  3. Underemployment Equilibrium

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The over full employment equilibrium refers to the situation when the aggregate demand in the economy is equal to aggregate supply beyond the full employment level which means that the excess demand in the economy leads to high price and over utilization of resources. 

If MPC = MPS, then value of multiplier is __________.

  1. Infinity

  2. One

  3. Equal to MPC

  4. Two


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Investment multiplier refers to the number of time by which the increase in output or income exceeds the increase in investment. It is measured as the ratio between change in income and change in investment and it is denoted as 'k'.

Multiplier(k) => Change in income / change in investment = 1/ MPS(s) where s is the marginal propensity to save. 


So if MPS=MPC then ,

We know that MPC + MPS =1 

=> 2 MPS= 1 

=> MPS= 1/2 

=> MPS= 0.5  

Multiplier (K) = 1/ MPS= 2 times.

Hence, the value of the multiplier is two. 

If MPC = 0, the value of multiplier is __________.

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. Between 0 and 1

  4. Infinity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Investment multiplier refers to the number of time by which the increase in output or income exceeds the increase in investment. It is measured as the ratio between change in income and change in investment and it is denoted as 'k'.

Multiplier(k) => Change in income / change in investment = 1/ {1-MPC(c)} where c is the marginal propensity to consume.

If MPC = 0, then 

Multiplier(k)= 1/(1-0)= 1/1 = 1

Therefore, the value of the multiplier is 1. 

If MPS = 0.20 and investment is increased by Rs. 400 crores, then total Increase in income will be: 

  1. Rs. 80 crores

  2. Rs. 2,000 crores

  3. Rs. 500 crores

  4. Rs. 3,200 crores


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Investment multiplier refers to the number of time by which the increase in output or income exceeds the increase in investment. It is measured as the ratio between change in income and change in investment and it is denoted as 'k'.

Multiplier(k) => Change in income / change in investment = 1/ MPS(s) where s is the marginal propensity to save. 

If MPS= 0.20 and change in investment is by Rs. 400 crores, then 

Multiplier(k) => Change in income / change in investment = 1/ MPS 

                     => change in income/ 400 = 1/0.20

                     => change in income/ 400 = 5

                     => change in income = 5 * 400 = 2000 crores. 


Therefore, Income is increased by Rs. 2000 crores. 


 If the marginal propensity of consume is greater than marginal propensity to save, the value of the multiplier will be (Choose the correct alternative): 

  1. greater than 2

  2. less than 2

  3. equal to 2

  4. equal to 5


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If the value of MPC IS greater than MPS, then the value of the multiplier is always more than two because the change in savings or investment will always be less than half the change in income. 

When is the disposable income equal to the total income?

  1. When taxes are equal to zero.

  2. When taxes are equal to the income.

  3. When taxes are equal to the fines payable.

  4. When taxes and fines payable are equal to zero.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disposable income and total income will be the same if tax payment and fines payable are non existing or zero.

Disposable income is that part of total income which is available for consumption and saving. To elaborate it further, note that when a person receives income in return of factor services rendered by him/her, he/she may not spend all the income on consumption only. There are certain compulsory payments he/she has to make out of the income received, such as tax to the government, fines, if any etc. As a result the income available for consumption needs is reduced. Disposable income is defined as the income remained after payment of tax and fines. If tax payment is high, disposable income will be lower and vice versa. Accordingly, the level of consumption will be affected.

If income changes from 3000 to 4500 and saving changes from 600 to 900, then calculate MPS?

  1. 0.2

  2. 0.1

  3. 0.2 for time period 1 and 0.1 for time period 2.

  4. 0.1 for time period 1 and 0.2 for time period 2.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MPS = (Change in savings)/(Change in Income),

So, 

MPS = (600-900)/(4500-3000)
 = 300/1500
 = 0.2

The Keynesian consumption function gives the relationship between consumption and _______________.

  1. level of investments.

  2. level of savings.

  3. level of income.

  4. level of capital formation.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The relationship between consumption and the level of income is called consumption function. Consumption function tells that consumption is a function of income, or in other words, consumption depends on the level of income.

Aggregate consumption of all depends on the total income generated in the economy. When the total income of the economy increases total consumption of the economy will also increase. In the same way, it can also be said that economy with higher level of national income consumes more than the economy which has lower level of national income.

If consumption is Rs 300 Cr. and income is Rs 300 crore, what is APC and what does this imply?

  1. 1 and it implies that on an average 100 per cent of the total income has been spent on consumption.

  2. 0.5 and it implies that on an average 50 per cent of the total income will be spent on consumption.

  3. 1 and it implies that on an average 100 per cent of the total income has been spent on saving.

  4. 0.5 and it implies that on an average 50 per cent of the total income will be spent on saving.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

APC = $\dfrac{C}{Y}$

where, C = consumption 
and Y = income

Hence, APC = $\dfrac{300}{300}$ $= 1$

This implies that on an average 100 per cent of the total income has been spent on consumption.

In a country, consumption amount is Rs. 7,200 crore which is 60 per cent of its total disposable income. What is the amount of disposable income?

  1. Rs 4,320 crore

  2. Rs 12,000 crore

  3. Rs 43,200 crore

  4. Rs 1,200 crore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Here APC = 60% or 0.6, C = 7,200

Since, APC = $\dfrac{C}{Y}$,
Y = $\dfrac{C}{APC}$ . 
where, Y = Disposable income,
and C = Consumption

Y = $\dfrac{7200}{0.6}$ $= \text{12,000 crore}.$

What exactly does MPC (Marginal Propensity to Consume) communicate?

  1. MPC measures the change in the amount of consumption due to a change in income between two time periods.

  2. MPC measures the proportion of income devoted for consumption purposes in the specific period of time for which data is given.

  3. MPC measures the change in the amount of consumption due to a change in savings between two time periods.

  4. MPC measures the proportion of income devoted for saving purposes in the specific period of time for which data is given.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Consumption is dependent on income and thus, consumption changes with change in income. Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) refers to the change in consumption level that takes place due to an additional unit of income earned. 
Symbolically: $MPC=\dfrac{\text{Change in consumption}}{\text{Change in income}}$

Consumption depends on which of the following?

  1. Total Savings

  2. Needs

  3. Total Income

  4. Total Disposable Income


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Everybody needs income to purchase goods and services. Higher the level of income, higher will be the capacity to buy the goods and services. So for an individual, the total amount of goods and services to be purchased depends on the available disposable income.

Similarly, for an economy as a whole, it can be said that the aggregate consumption of all depends on the total income generated in the economy. When the total income of the economy increases total consumption of the economy will also increase. When we refer to income, we normally mean disposable income. Disposable income is that part of total income which is available for consumption and saving.

Disposable income is defined as the income remained after payment of taxes and fines. If tax payment in high, disposable income will be lower and vice versa. 

In a country, consumption amount is Rs. 900 crore which is 90 percent of its total disposable income. What is the amount of disposable income?

  1. Rs 8,100 crore

  2. Rs 810 crore

  3. Rs 1000 crore

  4. Rs 100 crore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Here APC = 90% or 0.6, C = 9,000

Since, APC = $\dfrac{C}{Y}$,
Y = $\dfrac{C}{APC}$ . 
where, Y = Disposable income,
and C = Consumption

Y = $\dfrac{900}{0.9}$ $= \text{1,000 crore}.$

In an economy, the population spends Rs 700 crore on absolute necessities needed to sustain themselves. The current income is Rs 3500 crore and MPC is 0.8. What is the level of consumption?

  1. Rs 2800 crore

  2. Rs 3500 crore

  3. Rs 1450 crore

  4. Rs 1750 crore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Keynesian consumption function is given as: C = a + bY 

where, C= Consumption, 

a = autonomous consumption and 

b = marginal propensity to consume 

C = 700 + (0.8 x 3500) = 2800.

Consumption = Rs. 3500 crore.

If MPC = 0.8 and fixed consumption is 200, write the saving equation.

  1. S = -200 - 0.8Y

  2. S = -200 + 0.2Y

  3. S = 200 + 0.8 Y

  4. S = -200 + 0.8 Y


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Keynesian saving function is given as: S = -a +(1- b) Y 

where, S= Savings, 

Y = Income

a = autonomous consumption and 

b = marginal propensity to consume 

S = -200 + (1- 0.8) x Y 

S = -200+0.2Y

If MPC = 0.7 and fixed consumption is 700, write the saving equation.

  1. S = 700 - 0.7Y

  2. S = 0.7 Y + 700

  3. S = -700 + 0.3Y

  4. S = 700 - 0.3Y


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Keynesian saving function is given as: S = -a +(1- b) Y 

where, S= Savings, 

Y = Income

a = autonomous consumption and 

b = marginal propensity to consume 

S = -700 + (1- 0.7) x Y  

S = -700 + 0.3 Y

In an economy, the population spends Rs 150 crore on absolute necessities needed to sustain themselves. The current income is Rs 450 crore and MPC is 0.6. What is the level of consumption?

  1. Rs. 270 crore

  2. Rs. 450 crore

  3. Rs 420 crore

  4. Rs 470 crore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Keynesian consumption is given as: C = a + bY 

where, C= Consumption, 

a = autonomous consumption and 

b = marginal propensity to consume 

C = 150 + (0.6 x 450) = 420.

Consumption = Rs. 420 crore.

In an economy, the population spends Rs 150 crore on absolute necessities needed to sustain themselves. The current income is Rs 450 crore and MPC is 0.6. What is the level of saving?

  1. Rs 30 crore

  2. Rs 270 crore

  3. Rs 420 crore

  4. Rs 180 crore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Keynesian saving function is given as: S = -a +(1- b) Y 

where, S= Savings, 

a = autonomous consumption and 

b = marginal propensity to consume (MPC)

S = -150 + (1- 0.6) x 450 = 30.
Saving = Rs. 30 crore.

In an economy, the population spends Rs 500 crore on absolute necessities needed to sustain themselves. The current income is Rs 2500 crore and MPC is 0.5. What is the level of consumption?

  1. Rs 1250 crore

  2. Rs 1500 crore

  3. Rs 1750 crore

  4. Rs 2500 crore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Keynesian consumption function is given as: C = a + bY 

where, C= Consumption, 

a = autonomous consumption and 

b = marginal propensity to consume 

C = 500 + (0.5 x 2500) = 1750.

Consumption = Rs. 1750 crore.

If MPC = 0.8 and fixed consumption is 600, write the consumption equation.

  1. C = 600 + 0.8Y

  2. C = 600 - 0.8Y

  3. C = 600 + 0.2Y

  4. C = 0.2 Y - 600


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Keynesian consumption function is given as: C = a + b Y 

where, C= Consumption, 

Y = Income

a = autonomous consumption and 

b = marginal propensity to consume 

So C = 600 + 0.8 Y

Which of the following factors don't affect the propensity to consume in an economy?

  1. Rate of interest

  2. Wealth

  3. Taxes

  4. Consumer credit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The factors that influence consumption and savings behaviour in the economy are as follows:

Rate of interest: Commercial bank offer a certain rate of interest on the deposits held by public and charges rate of interest on the loans given to public. When people do not want to purchase goods and services, they keep their money in the bank to earn the rate of interest. But when they want to buy goods and services, they withdraw money from the bank and lose interest in the process. In this way, the rate of interest plays an important role in influencing a persons decision to consume.

Wealth: Propensity to consume is influenced by a persons holding of wealth. People who have wealth in the form of gold, jewellery, ownership of land and building, shares and bonds etc enjoy a higher level of income generated from the wealth. Accordingly, their consumption level will be higher.

Consumer credit: Availability of consumer credit influences consumption behaviour to a large extent in the economy. There are many durable goods which consumers want to buy. But due to lack of credit facility, they are not able to buy them as they are costly items.

The Consumption Function shows the _____________ .

  1. relationship between consumption and income.

  2. relationship between investment and saving.

  3. relationship between consumption and saving.

  4. relationship between income and saving.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Consumption Function describes the functional relationship between Consumption and Income. 

$C= f(Y)$
Here, C is the dependent variable and Y is the independent variable. It is mainly used to describe the relation between Total Consumption and National Income on the aggregate level.

In dealing with Propensity to consume, Keynes considered two attributes:

  1. APC and MPC

  2. APS AND MPS

  3. Demand and Supply

  4. Income and consumption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In dealing with Propensity to consume, Keynes considered two attributes: 

1. APC : APC refers to Average Propensity to Consume which defines the amount of consumption in every 1 rupee of income for all level of income. 
Average propensity to consume = C/Y where C is the consumption and Y is the income in the economy 

2. MPC: Marginal Propensity to consume refers to the percentage change in consumption for every one rupee of change in the income. It is the ratio between the change in income and corresponding change in consumption.
Marginal propensity to consume = ΔC/ΔY where ΔC is the Change in consumption and ΔY is the change in income in the economy.

A schedule of the propensity to consume is ________________.

  1. A statement showing the functional relationship between the level of aggregate consumption and aggregate income at each level of income.

  2. A statement showing the functional relationship between the level of consumption and savings at each level of income.

  3. A statement showing the functional relationship between the level of aggregate consumption and investment at each level of income.

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A schedule of propensity to consume refers to a statement that shows the functional relationship between the level of aggregate consumption and aggregate income in the economy at each level of output produced. 

In dealing with Propensity to consume, Keynes considered two attributes: 
1. APC : APC refers to Average Propensity to Consume which defines the amount of consumption in every 1 rupee of income for all level of income. 

Average propensity to consume = C/Y where C is the consumption and Y is the income in the economy 

2. MPC : Marginal Propensity to consume refers to the percentage change in consumption for every one rupee of change in the income. It is the ratio between the change in income and corresponding change in consumption.
Marginal propensity to consume = ΔC/ΔY where ΔC is the Change in consumption and ΔY is the change in income in the economy.


$APC=\dfrac{C}{Y}$

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

True.

 APC refers to Average Propensity to Consume which defines the amount of consumption in every 1 rupee of income for all level of income. 
Average propensity to consume = C/Y 
where C is the consumption and Y is the income in the economy.

Calculate APC:
If Y=$3,000$ and C=$2,600$.

  1. 0.86

  2. 0.80

  3. 0.79

  4. 1.5


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
 APC refers to Average Propensity to Consume which defines the amount of consumption in every 1 rupee of income for all level of income. 
Average propensity to consume = C/Y 
where C is the consumption and Y is the income in the economy 
If consumption is 2,600 and income is 3,000, then 
APC = C/Y
        = 2,600/3,000
        = 26/30 
        = 0.86 

Therefore, APC is 0.86. 

Psychological law of consumption states that "as income goes on increasing, the consumption also increases but at a rate less than increase in income.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

True. 

J.M Keynes explained the relationship between Consumption(C) and Income(Y) through the psychological law of consumption that stated, "as income goes on increasing, the consumption also increases but at a rate less than increase in income because there is always a part of income which is saved for future uncertainties". 

The Average Propensity to Consume is denoted as _____________.

  1. $APC=\dfrac{C}{I}$

  2. $APC=\dfrac{S}{Y}$

  3. $APC=\dfrac{I}{Y}$

  4. $APC=\dfrac{C}{Y}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
 APC refers to Average Propensity to Consume which defines the amount of consumption in every 1 rupee of income for all level of income. 
Average propensity to consume = C/Y 
where C is the consumption and Y is the income in the economy.

_______________ explains the relationship between Consumption (C) and Income (Y) in terms of the psychological law of consumption.

  1. Alfred Marshall

  2. J.M. Keynes

  3. Adam Smith

  4. Lionel Robbins


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

J.M Keynes explained the relationship between Consumption(C) and Income(Y) through the psychological law of consumption that stated, "as income goes on increasing, the consumption also increases but at a rate less than increase in income because there is always a part of income which is saved for future uncertainties". 

___________________ is consumption at zero level of income.

  1. Direct consumption

  2. Autonomous consumption

  3. Indirect consumption

  4. Induced consumption


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Autonomous consumption refers to that consumption which occurs when there is no income in the economy. It is the minimum level of consumption that takes place in the economy due to the requirement of the basic needs of life. 

Marginal Propensity to Consume is denoted as ___________________.

  1. $MPC=\dfrac {\triangle C}{\triangle Y}$

  2. $MPC=\dfrac {\triangle C}{\triangle S}$

  3. $MPC=\dfrac {\triangle C}{\triangle I}$

  4. $MPC=\dfrac {\triangle I}{\triangle Y}$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Marginal Propensity to consume refers to the percentage change in consumption for every one rupee of change in the income. It is the ratio between the change in income and corresponding change in consumption.
Marginal propensity to consume = ΔC/Δ
where ΔC is the Change in consumption and ΔY is the change in income in the economy.

How is marginal propensity to consumed expressed mathematically?

  1. C = c (Y 0) = c.Y

  2. C = c (Y 0) = I-K

  3. C = c (I Y) = c.Y

  4. C = c (Y 0) k


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marginal Propensity to consume refers to the percentage change in consumption for every one rupee of change in the income. It is the ratio between the change in income and corresponding change in consumption.

Mathematically, 

Consumption function (C) = c+ bY where c=autonomous consumption, b= marginal propensity to consume, and Y= income.

Therefore, marginal propensity to consume is expressed as a product with the income earned by the economy. 


Higher level of current consumption means ___________.

  1. higher economic growth in future

  2. slower economic growth in future

  3. higher capital formation in future

  4. no change in growth rate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Resources are scarce in nature, so if it will be consumed in large amount then future generation will not be able to meet their needs and it will result in slower economic growth. 

As income is either consumed or invested, therefore if the consumption is greater than the investment then the proportion of income invested will be less which will hamper the future income and which will again decrease the investment that will ultimately result in slower economic growth in future. 

In an economy, the population spends Rs 700 crore on absolute necessities needed to sustain themselves. The current income is Rs 3500 crore and MPC is 0.8. What is the level of saving?

  1. Zero

  2. Rs 30 Crore

  3. Rs 700 crore

  4. Rs 350 crore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Keynesian saving function is given as: S = -a +(1- b) Y 

where, S= Savings, 

a = autonomous consumption and 

b = marginal propensity to consume (MPC) 

S = -700 + (1- 0.8) x 3500 = 0.

Level of savings = 0

The formula for the MPC is ___________.

  1. the change in consumption divided by the change in income

  2. consumption divided by income

  3. consumption plus saving divided by income

  4. the change in income divided by the change in consumption.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Consumption is dependent on income and thus, consumption changes with change in income. Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) refers to the change in consumption level that takes place due to an additional unit of income earned. 
Symbolically: $MPC=\dfrac{\text{Change in consumption}}{\text{Change in income}}$

In an economy, the population spends Rs 500 crore on absolute necessities needed to sustain themselves. The current income is Rs 2500 crore and MPC is 0.5. What is the level of saving?

  1. Rs 1750 crore

  2. Rs 750 crore

  3. Rs 1250 crore

  4. Rs 2250 crore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Keynesian saving function is given as: S = -a +(1- b) Y 

where, S= Savings, 

a = autonomous consumption and 

b = marginal propensity to consume 

S = -500 + (1- 0.5) x 2500 = 750.

Level of savings = Rs. 750 crore.

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