GDP and GDP Per Capita

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and GDP Per Capita. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a given period of time, while GDP Per Capita is the GDP divided by the population of the country.
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What is the full form of GDP?

  1. Gross Domestic Product

  2. Gross Domestic Profit

  3. Gross Domestic Price

  4. Gross Domestic Production


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product.

What is the difference between GDP and GNP?

  1. GDP includes only domestic production, while GNP includes both domestic and foreign production.

  2. GDP includes only final goods and services, while GNP includes both final and intermediate goods and services.

  3. GDP is calculated using market prices, while GNP is calculated using factor costs.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GDP includes only the value of goods and services produced within a country's borders, while GNP includes the value of all goods and services produced by a country's residents, regardless of where they are produced.

What are the three main components of GDP?

  1. Consumption, investment, and government spending

  2. Exports, imports, and net factor income from abroad

  3. Wages, profits, and rent

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GDP can be calculated using three different methods: the expenditure approach, the income approach, and the value-added approach. The expenditure approach measures GDP as the total value of all goods and services purchased by consumers, businesses, and the government. The income approach measures GDP as the total income earned by all factors of production, such as wages, profits, and rent. The value-added approach measures GDP as the value added by each industry in the economy.

What is GDP Per Capita?

  1. GDP divided by the population of the country

  2. GDP divided by the number of households in the country

  3. GDP divided by the number of workers in the country

  4. GDP divided by the number of businesses in the country


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

GDP Per Capita is calculated by dividing the GDP of a country by its population.

What is the relationship between GDP and GDP Per Capita?

  1. GDP Per Capita is always higher than GDP.

  2. GDP Per Capita is always lower than GDP.

  3. GDP Per Capita can be higher or lower than GDP, depending on the size of the population.

  4. GDP Per Capita is not related to GDP.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

GDP Per Capita can be higher or lower than GDP, depending on the size of the population. If a country has a large population, then its GDP Per Capita will be lower than its GDP. If a country has a small population, then its GDP Per Capita will be higher than its GDP.

What are some of the factors that affect GDP Per Capita?

  1. The size of the population

  2. The level of economic development

  3. The distribution of income

  4. The availability of natural resources

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the factors listed above can affect GDP Per Capita. The size of the population affects GDP Per Capita because it determines how much GDP is available for each person. The level of economic development affects GDP Per Capita because it determines how productive the economy is. The distribution of income affects GDP Per Capita because it determines how evenly the GDP is distributed among the population. The availability of natural resources affects GDP Per Capita because it determines how much wealth a country has.

What are some of the uses of GDP Per Capita?

  1. To compare the living standards of different countries

  2. To measure economic growth

  3. To identify countries that are in need of economic assistance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GDP Per Capita can be used to compare the living standards of different countries, to measure economic growth, and to identify countries that are in need of economic assistance.

What are some of the limitations of GDP Per Capita?

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

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

  3. It does not take into account the environmental impact of economic activity.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GDP Per Capita does not take into account the distribution of income, the quality of life, or the environmental impact of economic activity. This means that it can be misleading as a measure of economic well-being.

What are some of the alternatives to GDP Per Capita?

  1. The Human Development Index (HDI)

  2. The Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI)

  3. The Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of alternatives to GDP Per Capita that attempt to address its limitations. These include the Human Development Index (HDI), the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI), and the Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI).

What is the Human Development Index (HDI)?

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

  2. A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and health indicators.

  3. A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and environmental indicators.

  4. A composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and economic indicators.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite statistic of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators. It is used to rank countries into four tiers of human development: very high, high, medium, and low.

What is the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI)?

  1. An index that measures the economic and social progress of a country.

  2. An index that measures the environmental and social progress of a country.

  3. An index that measures the economic and environmental progress of a country.

  4. An index that measures the social and environmental progress of a country.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) is an index that measures the economic and social progress of a country. It takes into account a number of factors that are not included in GDP, such as the distribution of income, the quality of life, and the environmental impact of economic activity.

What is the Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI)?

  1. An index that measures the total wealth of a country.

  2. An index that measures the natural wealth of a country.

  3. An index that measures the human wealth of a country.

  4. An index that measures the financial wealth of a country.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI) is an index that measures the total wealth of a country. It takes into account a number of factors, including the natural wealth, the human wealth, and the financial wealth of a country.

Which country has the highest GDP Per Capita in the world?

  1. Luxembourg

  2. Switzerland

  3. Norway

  4. Qatar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Luxembourg has the highest GDP Per Capita in the world, followed by Switzerland, Norway, and Qatar.

Which country has the lowest GDP Per Capita in the world?

  1. Burundi

  2. Central African Republic

  3. South Sudan

  4. Somalia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burundi has the lowest GDP Per Capita in the world, followed by the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Somalia.

What is the average GDP Per Capita in the world?

  1. $12,000

  2. $24,000

  3. $36,000

  4. $48,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The average GDP Per Capita in the world is $12,000.

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