Question
What precautions should be taken while estimating national income by income method? Explain.

Answer

  1. Transfer income should not be included because no good or service is provided in return.
  2. Gain by selling old goods should not be included because it is not a gain from fresh production activity.
  3. Receipts for sale of financial assets should not be included, because it is not from sale of any good or service.

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