The concept of 'wealth effect' in consumption refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'wealth effect' in consumption refers to:
A. saving increasing when wealth falls
B. consumption increasing when wealth increases
C. consumption increasing when debt increases
D. investment increasing when interest rates rise
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The wealth effect says consumption rises when household wealth rises.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Buffer stock of food grains is maintained by the government mainly to:
A. meet shortages and stabilize prices
B. reduce agricultural production
C. increase exports
D. support private traders

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Buffer stocks are maintained to meet emergencies and stabilize food grain prices.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The concept of 'Hysteresis' in unemployment refers to:
A. The tendency of unemployment to persist even after the original cause has disappeared
B. Only frictional unemployment
C. Only seasonal unemployment
D. Temporary unemployment that disappears quickly

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Hysteresis in unemployment means that high unemployment can become self-perpetuating through loss of skills, reduced employability or changes in wage-setting behaviour, so that the natural rate itself rises.

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Question #3
Commercial paper is a short-term instrument issued by:
A. state governments
B. individuals
C. RBI
D. highly rated corporate borrowers

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Commercial paper is an unsecured short-term instrument issued by highly rated corporate borrowers.

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