Question:

Read the following statements carefully: 
Statement 1: Ex-post savings and Ex-post investments are equal at all levels of income. 
Statement 2: Under the effective demand principle, the equilibrium output is equal to ex-ante Aggregate Demand (AD). In the light of the given statements, choose the correct alternative from the following:

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In a balanced economy, savings and investments always match. The equilibrium output is determined when Aggregate Demand equals actual output.
Updated On: Feb 1, 2025
  • Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
  • Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
  • Both Statements 1 and 2 are true.
  • Both Statements 1 and 2 are false.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

- Statement 1 is true: Ex-post savings and investments are equal because savings always equal investment in an economy when accounting for all income. The total savings will be used for investments. 
- Statement 2 is true: Under the effective demand principle, the equilibrium output is determined when ex-ante Aggregate Demand (AD) equals actual output, i.e., the economy is at full employment. 
Conclusion: Both statements are correct: Ex-post savings and investment are equal, and the equilibrium output is determined by ex-ante Aggregate Demand.

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