Single Answer MCQ
Q-00015907

Why are only final goods included in computing national income?

1

Intermediate goods are harder to assess

2

Intermediate goods are sold at lower prices

3

Final goods represent total consumption

4

Final goods include the value of intermediate goods

Answer and Solution

Answer

D. Final goods include the value of intermediate goods

Solution:

Only final goods are included in calculating national income because their value encapsulates all intermediate goods' values used in production, avoiding double counting.

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