Question 1

Table 23-3
The table below contains data for the country of Crete for the year 2010. 
-Refer to Table 23-3. What was Crete's GDP in 2010?

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A)  $4623
B)  $5731
C)  $6037
D)  $6839E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Table 23-11
The country of Batavia produces only chocolates and watches. Below is a table with recent information on Batavia production and prices. The base year is 2009.
Prices and Quantities 
-Refer to Table 23-11.
What was nominal GDP, real GDP, and the GDP deflator for 2011? Show your work.

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Nominal GDP was $6x80 + $65x12...

Question 3

U.S. GDP includes estimates of the value of items that are produced and consumed at home, such as housework and car maintenance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A U.S. firm produces nail guns in the first quarter of 2010 and adds them to its inventory. In the second quarter of 2010 the firm sells the nail guns to a U.S. construction company. In which quarter(s)  is (are)  GDP higher?

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A)  the first and the second
B)  the first but not the second
C)  the second but not the first
D)  neither the first nor the secondE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

In the United States in 2015, purchases of capital equipment, inventories, and structures represented approximately

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A)  3 percent of GDP.
B)  7 percent of GDP.
C)  15 percent of GDP.
D)  17 percent of GDP.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Table 23-7
The table below contains data for the country of Togogo. The base year is 1974. 
-Refer to Table 23-7. From 1975 to 1976,

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A)  inflation was 25% and output did not grow.
B)  inflation was 25% and output grew.
C)  inflation was 50% and output did not grow.
D)  inflation was 50% and output grew.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

​GDP can be measured in terms of expenditures but not income, since income is subject to taxation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Expenditures by households on education are included in the investment component of GDP.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The purchase of rice produced this period is included in GDP if the rice is

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A)  used in a meal a restaurant sells during the same period they buy the rice.
B)  purchased by a family who uses it to make tuna casserole for its supper.
C)  purchased by a frozen food company to increase its inventory.
D)  B and C are correct.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Recessions are associated with lower incomes, rising unemployment, and falling profits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Table 23-5
The country of Caspir produces only cereal and milk. Quantities and prices of these goods for the last several years are shown below. The base year is 2015.
Prices and Quantities 
-Refer to Table 23-5. In 2017, this country's

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A)  real GDP was $900, and the GDP deflator was 138.9.
B)  real GDP was $1250, and the GDP deflator was 128.0.
C)  real GDP was $900, and the GDP deflator was 128.0.
D)  real GDP was $1250, and the GDP deflator was 138.9.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Expenditures by households on education are included in the consumption component of GDP.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Martin, a U.S. citizen, travels to Mexico and buys a newly manufactured motorcycle made there. His purchase is included in

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A)  both Mexican GDP and U.S. GDP.
B)  Mexican GDP, but it is not included in U.S. GDP.
C)  U.S. GDP, but it is not included in Mexican GDP.
D)  neither Mexican GDP nor U.S. GDP.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Suppose an economy's production consists only of corn and soybeans. In 2010, 20 bushels of corn are sold at $4 per bushel and 10 bushels of soybeans are sold at $2 per bushel. In 2009, the price of corn was $2 per bushel and the price of soybeans was $1 per bushel. Using 2009 as the base year, it follows that, for 2010,

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A)  nominal GDP is $50, real GDP is $100, and the GDP deflator is 50.
B)  nominal GDP is $50, real GDP is $100, and the GDP deflator is 200.
C)  nominal GDP is $100, real GDP is $50, and the GDP deflator is 50.
D)  nominal GDP is $100, real GDP is $50, and the GDP deflator is 200.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Recently, the U.S. national income accounts have switched to calling government purchases

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A)  government spending and transfer payments.
B)  transfer payments and gross investment by government.
C)  government consumption expenditure and gross investment.
D)  government wages, salaries, and investment expenditure.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Micah buys a used car for $10,000 and spends $200 on a new radio that is made in the U.S. The end result of these two transactions is

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A)  U.S. consumption purchases increase by $200 and U.S. GDP increases by $200.
B)  U.S. consumption purchases increase by $200 and U.S. GDP increases by $10,000.
C)  U.S. consumption purchases increase by $10,000 and U.S. GDP increases by $10,200.
D)  U.S. consumption purchases increase by $10,200 and U.S. GDP increases by $10,200.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following statements about GDP is correct?

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A)  GDP measures two things at once: the total income of everyone in the economy and the total expenditure on the economy's output of goods and services.
B)  Money continuously flows from households to firms and then back to households, and GDP measures this flow of money.
C)  GDP is generally regarded as the best single measure of a society's economic well-being.
D)  All of the above are correct.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

In the economy of Talikastan in 2015, consumption was $800, GDP was $2000, government purchases were $400, and investment was $600. What were Talikastan's net exports in 2015?

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A)  -$200
B)  $200
C)  $1800
D)  Net exports cannot be calculated from the information given.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

The residents of country A earn $500 million of income from abroad. Residents of other countries earn $200 million in country A. These earnings are accounted for in country A's

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A)  GNP which is larger than GDP in country A.
B)  GNP which is smaller than GDP in country A.
C)  GDP which is larger than GNP in country A.
D)  GDP which is smaller than GNP in country A.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

National income differs from net national product because

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A)  it includes profits of corporations.
B)  of a statistical discrepancy.
C)  it includes transfer payments.
D)  it excludes depreciation.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 23: Measuring a Nation S Income

The purchase of rice produced this period is included in GDP if the rice is

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Expenditures by households on education are included in the consumption component of GDP.

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Table 23-11 The country of Batavia produces only chocolates and watches. Below is a table with recent information on Batavia production and prices. The base year is 2009. Prices and Quantities -Refer to Table 23-11. What was nominal GDP, real GDP, and the GDP deflator for 2011? Show your work.

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Nominal GDP was $6x80 + $65x12...
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Expenditures by households on education are included in the investment component of GDP.

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Table 23-3 The table below contains data for the country of Crete for the year 2010. -Refer to Table 23-3. What was Crete's GDP in 2010?

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Martin, a U.S. citizen, travels to Mexico and buys a newly manufactured motorcycle made there. His purchase is included in

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Recessions are associated with lower incomes, rising unemployment, and falling profits.

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A U.S. firm produces nail guns in the first quarter of 2010 and adds them to its inventory. In the second quarter of 2010 the firm sells the nail guns to a U.S. construction company. In which quarter(s) is (are) GDP higher?

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Table 23-5 The country of Caspir produces only cereal and milk. Quantities and prices of these goods for the last several years are shown below. The base year is 2015. Prices and Quantities -Refer to Table 23-5. In 2017, this country's

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Table 23-7 The table below contains data for the country of Togogo. The base year is 1974. -Refer to Table 23-7. From 1975 to 1976,

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In the United States in 2015, purchases of capital equipment, inventories, and structures represented approximately

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Recently, the U.S. national income accounts have switched to calling government purchases

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U.S. GDP includes estimates of the value of items that are produced and consumed at home, such as housework and car maintenance.

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In the economy of Talikastan in 2015, consumption was $800, GDP was $2000, government purchases were $400, and investment was $600. What were Talikastan's net exports in 2015?

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GDP can be measured in terms of expenditures but not income, since income is subject to taxation.

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Which of the following statements about GDP is correct?

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National income differs from net national product because

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Micah buys a used car for $10,000 and spends $200 on a new radio that is made in the U.S. The end result of these two transactions is

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The residents of country A earn $500 million of income from abroad. Residents of other countries earn $200 million in country A. These earnings are accounted for in country A's

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Exam 23: Measuring a Nation S Income

The purchase of rice produced this period is included in GDP if the rice is

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Expenditures by households on education are included in the consumption component of GDP.

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Table 23-11 The country of Batavia produces only chocolates and watches. Below is a table with recent information on Batavia production and prices. The base year is 2009. Prices and Quantities -Refer to Table 23-11. What was nominal GDP, real GDP, and the GDP deflator for 2011? Show your work.

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Expenditures by households on education are included in the investment component of GDP.

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Table 23-3 The table below contains data for the country of Crete for the year 2010. -Refer to Table 23-3. What was Crete's GDP in 2010?

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Martin, a U.S. citizen, travels to Mexico and buys a newly manufactured motorcycle made there. His purchase is included in

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Recessions are associated with lower incomes, rising unemployment, and falling profits.

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A U.S. firm produces nail guns in the first quarter of 2010 and adds them to its inventory. In the second quarter of 2010 the firm sells the nail guns to a U.S. construction company. In which quarter(s) is (are) GDP higher?

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Table 23-5 The country of Caspir produces only cereal and milk. Quantities and prices of these goods for the last several years are shown below. The base year is 2015. Prices and Quantities -Refer to Table 23-5. In 2017, this country's

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Table 23-7 The table below contains data for the country of Togogo. The base year is 1974. -Refer to Table 23-7. From 1975 to 1976,

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In the United States in 2015, purchases of capital equipment, inventories, and structures represented approximately

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Recently, the U.S. national income accounts have switched to calling government purchases

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U.S. GDP includes estimates of the value of items that are produced and consumed at home, such as housework and car maintenance.

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In the economy of Talikastan in 2015, consumption was $800, GDP was $2000, government purchases were $400, and investment was $600. What were Talikastan's net exports in 2015?

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​GDP can be measured in terms of expenditures but not income, since income is subject to taxation.

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Which of the following statements about GDP is correct?

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National income differs from net national product because

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Micah buys a used car for $10,000 and spends $200 on a new radio that is made in the U.S. The end result of these two transactions is

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The residents of country A earn $500 million of income from abroad. Residents of other countries earn $200 million in country A. These earnings are accounted for in country A's

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