ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which headline below would MOST LIKELY be used to describe a country that will experience future economic growth?
A
“Country experiences population reduction.”
B
“Umemployment rate hits new highs.”
C
“Government to offer new educational opportunities.”
D
“Decline in life expectancy and literacy rate troubles the country.”
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While there are a number of different ways to measure economic growth, the best-known and most frequently tracked and reported measure is gross domestic product (GDP).

Detailed explanation-2: -Most developed economies experience slower economic growth as compared to developing countries. For example, in 2016, India had a growth rate of 7.1% while the American economy was only growing at 1.6%.

Detailed explanation-3: -Economic indicators include measures of macroeconomic performance (gross domestic product [GDP], consumption, investment, and international trade) and stability (central government budgets, prices, the money supply, and the balance of payments).

Detailed explanation-4: -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. In broad terms, an increase in real GDP is interpreted as a sign that the economy is doing well.

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