ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

AGGREGATE DEMAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Under consumption spending, which of the following is NOT the determinant of aggregate demand?
A
Changes (improvements) in technology
B
Changes in consumer confidence
C
Changes in the level of household indebtedness
D
Changes in wealth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is C. the growth rate of GDP relative to growth rates in other countries. All the other options do play a role in consumption. However, the growth rate of GDP relative of growth rate in other countries does not play a role in the amount of consumption spending in a local economy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Technology is not a determinant of aggregate demand because aggregate demand includes consumption expenditure (C), investment expenditure(I), net exports (NX) and government expenditure (G). Hence, option (B) is co…

Detailed explanation-3: -Aggregate demand is the sum of four components: consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some of the more important aggregate expenditures determinants are interest rates, expectations, fiscal policy, wealth, and exchange rates.

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