ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Identify the economic indicator that measures the size of an economy adjusted for inflation
A
GDP
B
CPI
C
HDI
D
Real GDP
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -GDP is important because it gives information about the size of the economy and how an economy is performing. The growth rate of real GDP is often used as an indicator of the general health of the economy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Real GDP tracks the total value of goods and services calculating the quantities but using constant prices that are adjusted for inflation. This is opposed to nominal GDP, which does not account for inflation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Real GDP is nominal GDP adjusted for inflation. Real GDP is used to measure the actual growth of production without any distorting effects from inflation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most well-known indicator of inflation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the percentage change in the price of a basket of goods and services consumed by households.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nominal GDP reflects the raw numbers in current dollars unadjusted for inflation. Real GDP adjusts the numbers by fixing the currency value, thus eliminating any distortion caused by inflation or deflation.

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