Chapter 6: Determination of National Income
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What are inputs like labour and capital referred to as?

  • Economic resources
  • Consumer goods
  • Financial assets
  • Factors of production (correct)

    • What does nominal GDP represent?

  • The value of all final goods and services produced at constant prices
  • The overall income of a country excluding external factors
  • The total output valued at current market prices (correct)
  • The value of all final goods and services produced adjusted for inflation

    • Why is real GDP adjusted to constant prices?

  • To eliminate the impact of price increases on economic measurement (correct)
  • To account for changes in production methods
  • To estimate future economic growth
  • To include non-market transactions in GDP calculations

    • How is the GDP deflator calculated?

    <p>By dividing nominal GDP by real GDP and multiplying by 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nominal GDP estimated in Q1 2022-23?

    <p>₹ 64.95 lakh crore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a growth rate of 26.7 percent signify in the context of nominal GDP?

    <p>The increase in nominal GDP compared to the previous period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included in the GDP calculation?

    <p>Intermediate goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an increase in real GDP indicate?

    <p>An increase in production volume adjusted for inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GDP at Basic Price exclude?

    <p>Taxes on products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation represents the relationship between Factor Cost and Basic Price?

    <p>Basic Price = Factor Cost + production tax - production subsidy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is included in the calculation of NDP at Factor Cost?

    <p>Compensation of employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Net Domestic Product at Factor Cost (NDP FC) is defined as?

    <p>Sum of domestic factor incomes net of depreciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding Market Price?

    <p>Includes indirect taxes imposed by the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Basic Price and Market Price?

    <p>Market Price = Basic Price + product tax - product subsidy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the Net Domestic Product at Factor Cost calculation?

    <p>Net indirect taxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Net National Product at Factor Cost (NNP FC) represent?

    <p>Factor income after depreciation for residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mixed income category designed to include?

    <p>Incomes difficult to separate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which expenditure is excluded from Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE)?

    <p>Construction of residential buildings by households</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Government Final Consumption Expenditure primarily measured?

    <p>By adding the total money spent by the government on public services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included in the expenditure method of calculating national income?

    <p>Transfer payments like pensions and unemployment allowances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Expenditure Method focus on for measuring GDP?

    <p>The aggregate final expenditure of the economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes Final Consumption Expenditure?

    <p>Considers goods and services not for production use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating GDP using the expenditure approach?

    <p>GDP = ∑ Final Expenditure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of expenditures are considered when calculating PFCE?

    <p>Private household purchases of final goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating National Income (NI) using the Value Added Method?

    <p>NVA(FC) = GDP(MP) - Depreciation + NFIA - Net Indirect Tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Gross Value Added at Market Price (GVA(MP)) calculated?

    <p>GVA(MP) = Value of output - intermediate consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the sales amount is 700 Crores, opening stock is 500 Crores, and closing stock is 400 Crores, what is the value of output?

    <p>600 Crores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the National Income calculated in the first illustration?

    <p>70 Crores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the calculation of Operating Surplus, what does the term 'Net Indirect Tax' refer to?

    <p>The total taxes minus subsidies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of Operating Surplus calculated in the second illustration?

    <p>1500 Crores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What value should be subtracted from GDP at Market Price to find Net Domestic Product at Market Price?

    <p>Consumption of Fixed Capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which item is included when calculating National Income using the Value Added Method?

    <p>Net Indirect Tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a challenge related to measurement of national income?

    <p>Inflation adjustment for asset valuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is NOT considered in the evaluation of national income accounts?

    <p>Investment in luxury goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes the method of calculating real GDP?

    <p>GDP value adjusted for inflation using a base year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of national income accounts?

    <p>Analyzing the general performance and structure of the economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about gross domestic product (GDP) is true?

    <p>It includes both capital goods and inventory investment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which issue is related to the data collection for national income estimation?

    <p>Insufficient recording of incomes due to ignorance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'transfer payments' refer to in the context of national income measurement?

    <p>Government payments without economic exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a difficulty in incorporating durable goods into national income measurement?

    <p>Calculating the depreciation of durable goods over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the calculated Gross Domestic Product at Market Price (GDPMP) using the provided information?

    <p>385 Crores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final value of Net National Product at Factor Cost (NNPFC)?

    <p>435 Crores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which components are included in the calculation of Gross Domestic Fixed Capital Formation?

    <p>Gross domestic fixed capital formation, Change in stock, and Net acquisition of valuables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Net Export value derived from the provided data on imports?

    <p>Net Export is -20 as it reflects net imports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Per Capita State Income represent?

    <p>Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) divided by midyear projected population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amount represents the Government Final Consumption Expenditure in the calculation?

    <p>5 Crores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Subsidy contribute to in the calculation of Net National Product?

    <p>It increases the NNPFC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does change in stock indicate in national income calculation?

    <p>Net variations in inventories over the period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chapter 6: Determination of National Income

    • This chapter covers national income accounting, including definitions, concepts, calculation methods, and challenges in India.
    • Learning outcomes include understanding national income, its usefulness and significance, different concepts of national income, calculation methods, India's measurement system and regional accounts, and computation challenges.

    Unit 1: National Income Accounting

    • National income accounting is a macro-economic system for tracking production and final disposal of goods and services.
    • National Accounts define concepts and construct measures for them.
    • They show interrelations in transactions and illustrate how the economy works.
    • The Central Statistical Organisation (CSO) is responsible for compiling National accounts statistics in India.
    • State Directorates of Economics and Statistics (DESs) compile State Domestic Product.
    • National income estimates are fundamental for macroeconomic analysis and forecasting future demand in economies.
    • National income estimates shed light on income distribution and its inequality.
    • They allow comparisons of various economic factors like investments, taxes, fiscal deficits, and government expenditures to GDP.
    • These estimates aid decisions on loans and conditions for their provision.
    • Combined with financial data, national income guides economic policy on growth and inflation.

    Different Concepts of National Income

    • Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Measures the value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given period. Values are at market prices.
    • Nominal GDP: GDP valued at current prices, representing both production volume and price increases.
    • Real GDP: GDP valued at constant prices (e.g., 2011-12), eliminating price changes' effects. Measures changes in production only.
    • GDP Deflator: A price index relating nominal GDP to real GDP, measuring overall price changes.

    Determination of National Income

    • National income estimates show how the economy is composed and structured.
    • It tracks periodical variations and broad sectoral shifts.
    • Governments use sectoral contributions to national income for developing specific policies aimed at boosting growth rates.
    • National income statistics play a key role in macroeconomic modeling and analysis.
    • National income helps to evaluate policies and provides quantitative basis for assessment and choice of policies.
    • National income estimates showcase income distribution inequalities among different income groups.

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