CUET Economics 2025 28 May Shift 2 PYQs

Arrange the following statements in chronological order in respect to the increase in the proportion of income people save.

(A) Marginal propensity to consume decreases.

(B) The level of income decreases.

(C) The amount of savings remains the same.

(D) The aggregate demand curve shifts downwards.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. (A), (B), (C), (D)
2. (A), (C), (B), (D)
3. (B), (A), (D), (C)
4. (A), (D), (B), (C)

Suppose at the initial equilibrium of $Y^*$, there is an exogenous or autonomous shift in peoples' expenditure pattern – they suddenly become more thrifty.

What will be the sequential effect of the above on the economy?

(A) The sudden decline in MPC will imply a decrease in aggregate consumption spending and hence in aggregate demand.

(B) There emerges an excess supply in the economy, but that would mean a reduction in factor payments in the next round and hence a reduction in income.

(C) There is no change in the total value of savings.

(D) MPS of the economy increases, and hence MPC falls.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

When the marginal propensity to consume is given as $0.5$. What is the tax multiplier?