Question 1

Last quarter Newton computers produced 3,000 computers. Two thousand of these computers were sold to households, 750 were sold to businesses, and 250 were added to Newton's inventory. How many of the computers should have been included in last quarter's GDP?

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Question 2

Suppose an economy produces only iPhones and bananas. In 2010, 1000 iPhones are sold at $300 each and 5000 pounds of bananas are sold at $3 per pound. In 2009, the base year, iPhones sold at $400 each and bananas sold at $2 per pound. For 2010,

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A)   nominal GDP is $315,000, real GDP is $410,000, and the GDP deflator is 76.83.
B)   nominal GDP is $410,000, real GDP is $315,000, and the GDP deflator is 130.16.
C)   nominal GDP is $315,000, real GDP is $410,000, and the GDP deflator is 130.16.
D)   nominal GDP is $410,000, real GDP is $315,000, and the GDP deflator is 76.83.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A stove is produced by a firm in 2014, added to the firm's inventory in 2014, and sold to a household in 2015. It follows that

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A)   the value of the good is added to the investment category of 2014 GDP, added to the consumption category of 2015 GDP, and subtracted from the investment category of 2015 GDP.
B)   the value of the good is added to the investment category of 2014 GDP, added to the consumption category of 2015 GDP, and not included in the investment category of 2015 GDP.
C)   the value of the good is added to the investment category of 2014 GDP, subtracted from the consumption category of 2015 GDP, and not included in the investment category of 2015 GDP.
D)   the value of the good is added to the investment category of 2014 GDP, subtracted from the consumption category of 2015 GDP, and added to the investment category of 2015 GDP.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 4

Between 1929 and 1933, NNP measured in current prices fell from $96 billion to $48 billion. Over the same period, the relevant price index fell from 100 to 75.
a. What was the percentage decline in nominal NNP from 1929 to1933?
b. What was the percentage decline in real NNP from 1929 to 1933? Show your work.

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a. NNP measured in current prices is nom...

Question 5

On the basis of the information presented in the table below, which presents the correct ordering of real GDP per person from highest to lowest?

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A)   Atlantis, Merpois, Bensalem
B)   Bensalem, Atlantis, Merpois
C)   Atlantis, Bensalem, Merpois
D)   Bensalem, Merpois, AtlantisE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

International data on GDP and socioeconomic variables

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A)   are inconclusive about the relationship between GDP and the economic well-being of citizens.
B)   suggest that poor nations actually might enjoy a higher standard of living than do rich nations.
C)   leave no doubt that a nation's GDP is closely associated with its citizens' standard of living.
D)   indicate that there are few real differences in living standards around the world, in spite of the large differences in GDP between nations.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Nominal GDP is $12 trillion and real GDP is $15 trillion. What is the GDP deflator? Show your work.

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The GDP Deflator = 1...

Question 9

Ryan lives in an apartment where he pays $7,000 a year in rent. Sarah lives in a house that could be rented for $21,000 a year. How much do these housing services contribute to GDP?

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A)   $21,000
B)   $28,000
C)   $7,000
D)   $14,000E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Al's Aluminum Company sells $1 million worth of aluminum to Shiny Foil Company, which uses the aluminum to make aluminum foil. Shiny Foil Company sells $4 million worth of aluminum foil to households. The transactions just described contribute how much to GDP?

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A)   $1 million
B)   $3 million
C)   $4 million
D)   $5 millionE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

For an economy as a whole, income must exceed expenditure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Figure 23-2. 
-Refer to Figure 23-2. Identify the location of firms and households.

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W is firms...

Question 13

If in some year nominal GDP was $10 trillion and real GDP was $4 trillion, what was the GDP deflator?

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A)   25.
B)   40.
C)   250.
D)   400.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Consumption is $7 trillion, investment is $1.5 trillion, government expenditures are $2 trillion, government transfer payments are $1 trillion, exports are $1.50 trillion and imports are $1.25 trillion. What is GDP?

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GDP = C + I + G + NX = $7 tril...

Question 15

U.S. GNP

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A)   includes production of foreigners working in the U.S. and production of U.S. citizens working in foreign countries.
B)   includes production of foreigners working in the U.S. but excludes production of U.S. citizens working in foreign countries.
C)   excludes production of foreigners working in the U.S. but includes production by U.S. citizens working in foreign countries.
D)   excludes production of foreigners working in the U.S. and production by U.S. citizens working in foreign countries.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Table 23-1
The table below contains data for Chereaux for the year 2015.
 
-Refer to Table 23-1. Gross national product for Chereaux in 2015 is

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A)   $186.
B)   $214.
C)   $200.
D)   $204.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

In a simple circular-flow diagram,

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A)   households spend all of their income.
B)   all goods and services are bought by households.
C)   expenditures flow through the markets for goods and services, while income flows through the markets for the factors of production.
D)   All of the above are correct.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

If a U.S. citizen buys a television made in Korea by a Korean firm, then

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A)   U.S. net exports decrease and U.S. GDP decreases.
B)   U.S. net exports are unaffected and U.S. GDP decreases.
C)   U.S. net exports are unaffected and U.S. GDP is unaffected.
D)   U.S. net exports decrease and U.S. GDP is unaffected.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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) A) and C)

Question 20

Disposable personal income is the income that households and noncorporate businesses have left after satisfying all their obligations to the government.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Measuring a Nations Income

Al's Aluminum Company sells $1 million worth of aluminum to Shiny Foil Company, which uses the aluminum to make aluminum foil. Shiny Foil Company sells $4 million worth of aluminum foil to households. The transactions just described contribute how much to GDP?

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Disposable personal income is the income that households and noncorporate businesses have left after satisfying all their obligations to the government.

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International data on GDP and socioeconomic variables

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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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Figure 23-2. -Refer to Figure 23-2. Identify the location of firms and households.

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If a U.S. citizen buys a television made in Korea by a Korean firm, then

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Consumption is $7 trillion, investment is $1.5 trillion, government expenditures are $2 trillion, government transfer payments are $1 trillion, exports are $1.50 trillion and imports are $1.25 trillion. What is GDP?

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GDP = C + I + G + NX = $7 tril...
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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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Ryan lives in an apartment where he pays $7,000 a year in rent. Sarah lives in a house that could be rented for $21,000 a year. How much do these housing services contribute to GDP?

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In a simple circular-flow diagram,

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Suppose an economy produces only iPhones and bananas. In 2010, 1000 iPhones are sold at $300 each and 5000 pounds of bananas are sold at $3 per pound. In 2009, the base year, iPhones sold at $400 each and bananas sold at $2 per pound. For 2010,

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If in some year nominal GDP was $10 trillion and real GDP was $4 trillion, what was the GDP deflator?

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U.S. GNP

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Table 23-1 The table below contains data for Chereaux for the year 2015. -Refer to Table 23-1. Gross national product for Chereaux in 2015 is

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Nominal GDP is $12 trillion and real GDP is $15 trillion. What is the GDP deflator? Show your work.

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The GDP Deflator = 1...
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For an economy as a whole, income must exceed expenditure.

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Last quarter Newton computers produced 3,000 computers. Two thousand of these computers were sold to households, 750 were sold to businesses, and 250 were added to Newton's inventory. How many of the computers should have been included in last quarter's GDP?

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A stove is produced by a firm in 2014, added to the firm's inventory in 2014, and sold to a household in 2015. It follows that

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On the basis of the information presented in the table below, which presents the correct ordering of real GDP per person from highest to lowest?

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Exam 10: Measuring a Nations Income

Al's Aluminum Company sells $1 million worth of aluminum to Shiny Foil Company, which uses the aluminum to make aluminum foil. Shiny Foil Company sells $4 million worth of aluminum foil to households. The transactions just described contribute how much to GDP?

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Disposable personal income is the income that households and noncorporate businesses have left after satisfying all their obligations to the government.

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International data on GDP and socioeconomic variables

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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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Figure 23-2. -Refer to Figure 23-2. Identify the location of firms and households.

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If a U.S. citizen buys a television made in Korea by a Korean firm, then

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Consumption is $7 trillion, investment is $1.5 trillion, government expenditures are $2 trillion, government transfer payments are $1 trillion, exports are $1.50 trillion and imports are $1.25 trillion. What is GDP?

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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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Ryan lives in an apartment where he pays $7,000 a year in rent. Sarah lives in a house that could be rented for $21,000 a year. How much do these housing services contribute to GDP?

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In a simple circular-flow diagram,

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Suppose an economy produces only iPhones and bananas. In 2010, 1000 iPhones are sold at $300 each and 5000 pounds of bananas are sold at $3 per pound. In 2009, the base year, iPhones sold at $400 each and bananas sold at $2 per pound. For 2010,

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If in some year nominal GDP was $10 trillion and real GDP was $4 trillion, what was the GDP deflator?

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U.S. GNP

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Table 23-1 The table below contains data for Chereaux for the year 2015. -Refer to Table 23-1. Gross national product for Chereaux in 2015 is

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Nominal GDP is $12 trillion and real GDP is $15 trillion. What is the GDP deflator? Show your work.

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For an economy as a whole, income must exceed expenditure.

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Last quarter Newton computers produced 3,000 computers. Two thousand of these computers were sold to households, 750 were sold to businesses, and 250 were added to Newton's inventory. How many of the computers should have been included in last quarter's GDP?

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A stove is produced by a firm in 2014, added to the firm's inventory in 2014, and sold to a household in 2015. It follows that

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On the basis of the information presented in the table below, which presents the correct ordering of real GDP per person from highest to lowest?

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