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Chapter 2, Problem 6QAP
a)
To determine
To find the real GDP of 2009 and 2010.
b)
To determine
To compute the percentage change in real GDP.
c)
To determine
To compute GDP deflator of 2009 and 2010.
d)
To determine
To find whether the average price method is attractive or not.
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