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Measuring Economic Welfare

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Which of the following is a common measure of economic welfare?

  1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

  2. Consumer Price Index (CPI)

  3. Unemployment Rate

  4. Balance of Payments

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given period of time. It is widely used as an indicator of economic welfare.

What is the difference between nominal GDP and real GDP?

  1. Nominal GDP includes the effects of inflation, while real GDP does not.

  2. Real GDP includes the effects of inflation, while nominal GDP does not.

  3. Nominal GDP is measured in current prices, while real GDP is measured in constant prices.

  4. Real GDP is measured in current prices, while nominal GDP is measured in constant prices.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nominal GDP is measured in current prices, which means that it includes the effects of inflation. Real GDP, on the other hand, is measured in constant prices, which means that it excludes the effects of inflation.

Which of the following is a component of GDP?

  1. Consumption

  2. Investment

  3. Government Spending

  4. Net Exports

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

GDP is calculated by adding together consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.

What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

  1. A measure of the average price of a basket of goods and services purchased by consumers.

  2. A measure of the average price of a basket of goods and services produced by businesses.

  3. A measure of the average price of a basket of goods and services imported by a country.

  4. A measure of the average price of a basket of goods and services exported by a country.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average price of a basket of goods and services purchased by consumers. It is used to track inflation and to adjust wages and other payments.

What is the relationship between GDP and economic welfare?

  1. GDP is a perfect measure of economic welfare.

  2. GDP is an imperfect measure of economic welfare.

  3. GDP is not a measure of economic welfare.

  4. GDP is negatively correlated with economic welfare.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

GDP is an imperfect measure of economic welfare because it does not take into account factors such as income distribution, environmental quality, and leisure time.

Which of the following is a criticism of GDP as a measure of economic welfare?

  1. GDP does not take into account income distribution.

  2. GDP does not take into account environmental quality.

  3. GDP does not take into account leisure time.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GDP does not take into account income distribution, environmental quality, or leisure time. These are all important factors that contribute to economic welfare.

What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?

  1. A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indices.

  2. A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and unemployment indices.

  3. A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and government spending indices.

  4. A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and trade balance indices.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indices. It is used to measure the overall development of a country.

Which of the following is a component of the HDI?

  1. Life expectancy

  2. Education

  3. Per capita income

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The HDI is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indices.

What is the relationship between the HDI and economic welfare?

  1. The HDI is a perfect measure of economic welfare.

  2. The HDI is an imperfect measure of economic welfare.

  3. The HDI is not a measure of economic welfare.

  4. The HDI is negatively correlated with economic welfare.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The HDI is an imperfect measure of economic welfare because it does not take into account factors such as income distribution, environmental quality, and leisure time.

Which of the following is a criticism of the HDI as a measure of economic welfare?

  1. The HDI does not take into account income distribution.

  2. The HDI does not take into account environmental quality.

  3. The HDI does not take into account leisure time.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The HDI does not take into account income distribution, environmental quality, or leisure time. These are all important factors that contribute to economic welfare.

What is the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI)?

  1. A measure of economic welfare that takes into account environmental and social factors.

  2. A measure of economic welfare that takes into account environmental factors only.

  3. A measure of economic welfare that takes into account social factors only.

  4. A measure of economic welfare that takes into account economic factors only.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) is a measure of economic welfare that takes into account environmental and social factors. It is an alternative to GDP that is designed to provide a more comprehensive measure of economic well-being.

Which of the following is a component of the GPI?

  1. Personal consumption

  2. Investment

  3. Government spending

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GPI is a composite statistic that includes personal consumption, investment, government spending, and other factors.

What is the relationship between the GPI and economic welfare?

  1. The GPI is a perfect measure of economic welfare.

  2. The GPI is an imperfect measure of economic welfare.

  3. The GPI is not a measure of economic welfare.

  4. The GPI is negatively correlated with economic welfare.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The GPI is an imperfect measure of economic welfare because it does not take into account all factors that contribute to economic well-being.

Which of the following is a criticism of the GPI as a measure of economic welfare?

  1. The GPI is too complex to calculate.

  2. The GPI is not based on sound economic theory.

  3. The GPI is not widely accepted by economists.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GPI is criticized for being too complex to calculate, not being based on sound economic theory, and not being widely accepted by economists.

What are the main challenges in measuring economic welfare?

  1. Defining economic welfare

  2. Measuring economic welfare

  3. Interpreting the results of economic welfare measures

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main challenges in measuring economic welfare include defining economic welfare, measuring economic welfare, and interpreting the results of economic welfare measures.

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