In the context of public expenditure, Wagner's Law suggests that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of public expenditure, Wagner's Law suggests that:
A. Only private expenditure increases with development
B. Public expenditure tends to increase as the economy develops
C. Public expenditure is independent of economic growth
D. Public expenditure declines with economic development
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Wagner's Law posits that as an economy develops, the share of public expenditure in national income tends to rise due to increased demand for public goods and social services.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The law of demand states that, other things being equal, as price of a good rises:
A. quantity demanded rises
B. quantity demanded falls
C. demand rises
D. demand falls

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The law of demand states an inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The Balance of Payments is a systematic record of:
A. only foreign direct investment
B. only visible trade
C. only government borrowing
D. all economic transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Balance of Payments records all economic transactions between residents and the rest of the world.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is an example of Foreign Portfolio Investment?
A. Acquiring a 51% stake in an Indian company
B. Setting up a wholly owned subsidiary
C. Establishing a joint venture
D. Buying equity shares in Indian companies without acquiring control

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Buying shares without acquiring control is portfolio investment.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1