Measurement of Economic Growth

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Which of the following is the most commonly used measure of economic growth?

  1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

  2. Gross National Product (GNP)

  3. Net Domestic Product (NDP)

  4. Real Gross Domestic Product (RGDP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced within the borders of a country in a given period of time.

What is the difference between GDP and GNP?

  1. GDP includes only domestically produced goods and services, while GNP includes both domestically produced and foreign-produced goods and services.

  2. GDP includes only foreign-produced goods and services, while GNP includes both domestically produced and foreign-produced goods and services.

  3. GDP includes both domestically produced and foreign-produced goods and services, while GNP includes only domestically produced goods and services.

  4. GDP includes both domestically produced and foreign-produced goods and services, while GNP includes only foreign-produced goods and services.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GDP measures the value of all goods and services produced within the borders of a country, regardless of the nationality of the producers. GNP, on the other hand, measures the value of all goods and services produced by nationals of a country, regardless of where the production takes place.

What is the difference between NDP and GDP?

  1. NDP is GDP minus depreciation.

  2. NDP is GDP plus depreciation.

  3. NDP is GDP minus indirect taxes.

  4. NDP is GDP plus indirect taxes.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NDP is the value of all goods and services produced within the borders of a country in a given period of time, minus the value of capital goods used up in the production process.

What is the difference between real GDP and nominal GDP?

  1. Real GDP is GDP adjusted for inflation.

  2. Real GDP is GDP adjusted for deflation.

  3. Nominal GDP is GDP adjusted for inflation.

  4. Nominal GDP is GDP adjusted for deflation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Real GDP is the value of all goods and services produced within the borders of a country in a given period of time, adjusted for the effects of inflation. Nominal GDP is the value of all goods and services produced within the borders of a country in a given period of time, without adjusting for the effects of inflation.

What are some of the limitations of using GDP as a measure of economic growth?

  1. GDP does not take into account the distribution of income.

  2. GDP does not take into account the quality of life.

  3. GDP does not take into account the environmental impact of economic growth.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GDP is a useful measure of economic growth, but it has a number of limitations. It does not take into account the distribution of income, the quality of life, or the environmental impact of economic growth.

What are some of the alternative measures of economic growth?

  1. The Human Development Index (HDI)

  2. The Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI)

  3. The Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW)

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of alternative measures of economic growth that attempt to address some of the limitations of GDP. These include the Human Development Index (HDI), the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI), and the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW).

Which of the following is NOT a component of GDP?

  1. Consumption

  2. Investment

  3. Government spending

  4. Exports


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exports are not a component of GDP because they are already included in consumption, investment, and government spending.

Which of the following is a component of NDP?

  1. Compensation of employees

  2. Proprietor's income

  3. Rental income of persons

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NDP is the value of all goods and services produced within the borders of a country in a given period of time, minus the value of capital goods used up in the production process. Compensation of employees, proprietor's income, and rental income of persons are all components of NDP.

Which of the following is a component of real GDP?

  1. Final goods and services

  2. Intermediate goods and services

  3. Both final and intermediate goods and services

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Real GDP is the value of all final goods and services produced within the borders of a country in a given period of time, adjusted for the effects of inflation. Intermediate goods and services are not included in real GDP because they are already included in the value of final goods and services.

Which of the following is a component of nominal GDP?

  1. Final goods and services

  2. Intermediate goods and services

  3. Both final and intermediate goods and services

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nominal GDP is the value of all final and intermediate goods and services produced within the borders of a country in a given period of time, without adjusting for the effects of inflation.

What is the relationship between GDP and economic growth?

  1. GDP is a measure of economic growth.

  2. Economic growth is a measure of GDP.

  3. GDP and economic growth are the same thing.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GDP is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced within the borders of a country in a given period of time. Economic growth is the rate at which GDP increases over time.

What are some of the factors that can contribute to economic growth?

  1. Technological progress

  2. Capital accumulation

  3. Labor force growth

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of factors that can contribute to economic growth, including technological progress, capital accumulation, and labor force growth.

What are some of the challenges to achieving economic growth?

  1. Scarcity of resources

  2. Environmental degradation

  3. Political instability

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges to achieving economic growth, including scarcity of resources, environmental degradation, and political instability.

What are some of the benefits of economic growth?

  1. Increased living standards

  2. Reduced poverty

  3. Improved health and education

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic growth can lead to a number of benefits, including increased living standards, reduced poverty, and improved health and education.

What are some of the costs of economic growth?

  1. Environmental degradation

  2. Increased inequality

  3. Social unrest

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic growth can also lead to a number of costs, including environmental degradation, increased inequality, and social unrest.

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