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What does GDP primarily measure?
What does GDP primarily measure?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Expenditure Approach to compute GDP?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Expenditure Approach to compute GDP?
Which approach to computing GDP measures the value added by each sector during production?
Which approach to computing GDP measures the value added by each sector during production?
What is the main difference between nominal GDP and real GDP?
What is the main difference between nominal GDP and real GDP?
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Which indicator takes into account environmental factors and social measures?
Which indicator takes into account environmental factors and social measures?
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In the context of Gross National Happiness (GNH), which domain focuses on societal well-being?
In the context of Gross National Happiness (GNH), which domain focuses on societal well-being?
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Which element is part of the Income Approach to GDP calculation?
Which element is part of the Income Approach to GDP calculation?
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What does the term 'Net Exports' in GDP calculation refer to?
What does the term 'Net Exports' in GDP calculation refer to?
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Study Notes
Measuring Economic Development
- Economic development assessment focuses on a nation's wealth and cost of living.
- Key indicators include Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and alternative measures of wealth.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
- Definition: Total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country annually.
- Purpose: Serves as a measure of national income and economic health.
- Income vs. Expense: Ideally, national income should align with expenses to maintain economic stability.
Approaches in Computing GDP
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Expenditure Approach: Analyzes total spending in the economy.
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Components:
- Consumption (C): Household spending on goods and services.
- Investment (I): Business spending on capital assets.
- Government Spending (G): Public sector expenditures on services and infrastructure.
- Net Exports (X - M): Balance of exports minus imports.
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Components:
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Income Approach: Tallies total earnings within the economy.
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Components:
- Wages and Salaries: Compensation received by employees.
- Profits: Revenue collected by businesses after expenses.
- Interest and Rent: Income from investments and property leasing.
- Taxes and Subsidies: Consideration for taxes collected and government aid provided.
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Components:
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Industry Approach: Assesses the contribution of various sectors to the economy.
- Focuses on the value added by each sector during production.
Use of GDP
- Helps compare yearly economic performance through growth rate calculation.
- Assesses the effectiveness of policies implemented by the government.
Real vs. Nominal GDP
- Nominal GDP: Economic output measured at current prices, not adjusted for inflation.
- Real GDP: Reflects economic output after adjusting for inflation using fixed base-year prices.
Measuring Economic Well-Being and Quality of Life
- Alternative indicators complement GDP to assess overall well-being.
Gross National Happiness (GNH)
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Domains of GNH:
- Psychological Wellbeing
- Health
- Education
- Time Use
- Cultural Diversity and Resilience
- Good Governance
- Community Vitality
- Ecological Diversity and Resilience
- Living Standards
Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI)
- Incorporates economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
- Evaluates impacts such as environmental degradation, equitable income distribution, and the significance of unpaid work like household and volunteering.
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Description
This quiz explores key concepts in measuring economic development, focusing on GDP and alternative wealth indicators. Understand how these measures reflect a nation's income and overall economic health. Delve into the methods used to assess the cost of living as well.
