2.4 - NOMINAL AND REAL GDP
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What is the definition of nominal GDP?
💡 Hint: Think about what GDP means without adjusting for price changes.
What does real GDP measure?
💡 Hint: Consider how they adjust for changes in prices.
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What does nominal GDP measure?
💡 Hint: Consider how prices are accounted for.
Is real GDP affected by inflation?
💡 Hint: Think about what real GDP accounts for.
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A country sees its nominal GDP increase from Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 1,500 crore due to rising prices. However, the real GDP remains at Rs 1,000 crore. Discuss the economic implications of this situation.
💡 Hint: How does inflation affect economic indicators?
Using a base year of 2020 with GDP figures: Nominal GDP for 2021 is Rs 2,200 crores; real GDP for the same year is reported at Rs 1,600 crores. Calculate the GDP deflator.
💡 Hint: Recall the formula for calculating the GDP deflator.
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