#1
Which of the following is a component of aggregate expenditure?
All of the above
ExplanationAggregate expenditure includes consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.
#2
What is the relationship between consumption and disposable income?
They have a direct relationship
ExplanationConsumption tends to increase as disposable income increases.
#3
What is the formula to calculate aggregate expenditure in an economy?
Consumption + Investment + Government Spending + Net Exports
ExplanationAggregate expenditure is the sum of consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.
#4
Which of the following is a component of net exports in the calculation of aggregate expenditure?
Imports
ExplanationImports are subtracted from exports to calculate net exports in aggregate expenditure.
#5
What does the term 'aggregate expenditure' represent in macroeconomics?
Total spending in the economy on final goods and services
ExplanationAggregate expenditure signifies the total spending by households, firms, government, and foreigners on final goods and services.
#6
Which of the following is not considered a component of investment in the context of aggregate expenditure?
Government spending on infrastructure
ExplanationGovernment spending on infrastructure is categorized under government spending, not investment.
#7
What does the term 'autonomous consumption' refer to?
Consumption that is not influenced by income levels
ExplanationAutonomous consumption is the amount of consumption that occurs regardless of income levels.
#8
In the context of aggregate expenditure, what is the multiplier effect?
The process by which initial changes in spending lead to further changes in income and consumption
ExplanationThe multiplier effect magnifies changes in spending through subsequent rounds of consumption and income.
#9
Which of the following is an example of an exogenous factor affecting aggregate expenditure?
International trade agreements
ExplanationExogenous factors, like international trade agreements, impact aggregate expenditure independently of other variables.
#10
According to the consumption function, what does the marginal propensity to consume (MPC) represent?
The percentage of additional income that is consumed
ExplanationMPC indicates the fraction of additional income that households spend rather than save.
#11
What is the main determinant of investment spending in the economy?
Interest rates
ExplanationInterest rates significantly influence investment decisions, as they affect borrowing costs and expected returns.
#12
How does an increase in government spending affect aggregate expenditure and equilibrium GDP in the short run, according to the Keynesian model?
It increases aggregate expenditure and equilibrium GDP
ExplanationIncreased government spending leads to higher aggregate expenditure and equilibrium GDP in the short run.
#13
What effect does a decrease in taxes have on aggregate expenditure and equilibrium GDP in the Keynesian model?
It increases aggregate expenditure and equilibrium GDP
ExplanationTax cuts raise disposable income, leading to higher spending and increased GDP.
#14
What happens to aggregate expenditure when planned investment exceeds saving in the economy?
Aggregate expenditure increases
ExplanationExcess planned investment leads to higher aggregate expenditure, as investment drives economic activity.
#15
How does an increase in the value of the domestic currency affect net exports?
Net exports decrease
ExplanationA stronger domestic currency makes exports more expensive for foreign buyers and imports cheaper for domestic consumers, decreasing net exports.
#16
What is the impact of an increase in government borrowing on interest rates in the economy?
Interest rates increase
ExplanationIncreased government borrowing raises demand for loans, putting upward pressure on interest rates.
#17
Which of the following is true about the aggregate expenditure function?
It intersects the 45-degree line at the equilibrium level of income.
ExplanationAt equilibrium, aggregate expenditure equals income, so it intersects the 45-degree line.