Question 55
MediumOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. A greater desire to save by everyone can lower national income.
II. With investment fixed, total saving at the new equilibrium equals that investment.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Lower consumption cuts AD and income. I is true.
Equilibrium needs S = I, and I has not changed. II is true.
- Concept
- Paradox of thrift
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
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