ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

GDP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a small economy, consumption spending in 2012 is $6000, government spending is $1200, gross investment is $1500, exports are $2000, net investment is $300, and imports are $1000. What is gross domestic product in 2012?
A
$9 700
B
$7700
C
$10 000
D
$10 700
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the question, GDP = $1, 000, Consumption = $600 and governmnet purchases = $200. Savings and investment = $1, 000 − $800 = $200. Need a fast expert’s response?

Detailed explanation-2: -Aggregate Expenditure = C + I + G + (X – M). Finally, note that this example includes income taxes; thus, people consume out of disposable income (or take-home pay). This is shown in the consumption equation below, which deducts taxes before spending.

Detailed explanation-3: -A basic formula to determine investment spending for a small business is written as: Investment spending= gross investment-depreciation. On a macro level, the formula is written as: Investment Spending = Gross Domestic Product (GDP)-Consumption (C)-Government Spending (G)-Net Exports (NX).

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