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Author: Roger A. Arnold
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Chapter 7, Problem 1QP
To determine
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In this case, the statement does not refer to the real GDP because it refers to the nominal GDP. In general, increase in nominal GDP was due to higher price. If the real GDP increases, then the countries’ well-being will decrease, bad associated with the increased production of goods and services. Therefore, if the population grows faster than GDP, then the country’s per capita GDP will decrease in an economy.
Economics Concept Introduction
GDP (Gross Domestic Product): GDP refers to the market value of all final goods and services produced in an economy during an accounting year.
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