ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

GDP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a more accurate statistic to show how much an economy grows?
A
Nominal GDP
B
Real GDP
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Real GDP is a better indicator of economic growth because it can be compared with base year GDP.

Detailed explanation-2: -Real gross domestic product (GDP) is a more accurate reflection of the output of an economy than nominal GDP.

Detailed explanation-3: -GDP nominal can be used more statistically. In contrast, GDP PPP can be used for specific decision-making.

Detailed explanation-4: -Real GDP adjusts for inflation and is the most accurate portrait of an economy’s trajectory. By removing inflation as a variable, real GDP can tell economists if a nation’s economy is growing, shrinking, or remaining constant.

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