The paradox of thrift suggests that: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The paradox of thrift suggests that:
A. saving is always beneficial for the economy
B. saving is impossible in a recession
C. thrift always increases investment
D. increased saving by all households may reduce aggregate demand and output
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The paradox of thrift states that if everyone saves more during a recession, total demand and output may fall.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
The 'Fisher effect' states that nominal interest rates:
A. equal real interest rate minus inflation
B. adjust one-for-one with expected inflation
C. are always zero
D. equal real interest rate divided by inflation

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Fisher effect states that nominal interest rates rise with expected inflation.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
In the context of digital finance, 'Central Bank Digital Currency' (CBDC) refers to:
A. A digital form of central-bank money that is a direct liability of the central bank
B. Only privately issued cryptocurrencies
C. Only physical cash
D. Only commercial-bank deposits

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A central-bank digital currency is a digital payment instrument denominated in the national unit of account that is a direct liability of the central bank, distinct from both physical cash and commercial-bank deposits.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The Bharatmala Pariyojana is related to:
A. airport modernization
B. expansion of railways
C. development of ports
D. development of national highways and roads

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Bharatmala Pariyojana is a national highways and road development programme.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1