How should the following be treated while estimating national income ? Give reasons for your answer.
(i) Festival gift from an employer.
(ii) Rent free house from an employer.
Reasons :
(i) Festival gift from an employer is not included in the estimation of national income because this is a transfer payment.
(ii) Rent free house from an employer is included in the estimation of national income because it is a kind of wages in kind and therefore, a part of the compensation of employees.