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What does economic growth rate under 3% suggest?
What does economic growth rate under 3% suggest?
- The economy is meeting the demand
- The economy isn't meeting the demand (correct)
- The economy is environmentally sustainable
- The economy is growing rapidly
Why is measuring growth over 4% considered unsustainable?
Why is measuring growth over 4% considered unsustainable?
- Because it's too slow
- Because it's too slow
- Because it's too fast
- Because it may be unsustainable (correct)
What does income distribution refer to?
What does income distribution refer to?
- The way total wealth is spread among the population
- The way total income is spread among the population (correct)
- The way total GDP is spread among the population
- The way total economic growth is spread among the population
What is a potential consequence of unequal income distribution?
What is a potential consequence of unequal income distribution?
What is environmental sustainability a measure of?
What is environmental sustainability a measure of?
What does economic growth not address according to the text?
What does economic growth not address according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of measuring a country's GDP per capita?
What is the primary purpose of measuring a country's GDP per capita?
What is a key driver of economic growth in a country?
What is a key driver of economic growth in a country?
What is the main difference between material and non-material standards of living?
What is the main difference between material and non-material standards of living?
What is the primary goal of economic growth?
What is the primary goal of economic growth?
What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP) a measure of?
What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP) a measure of?
Why is continuous production necessary for economic growth?
Why is continuous production necessary for economic growth?
What is the primary purpose of the circular flow model in economics?
What is the primary purpose of the circular flow model in economics?
What is the standard of living?
What is the standard of living?
What does a high standard of living typically indicate?
What does a high standard of living typically indicate?
What is NOT a factor that determines the health of an economy?
What is NOT a factor that determines the health of an economy?
What is an economy?
What is an economy?
What is NOT a type of standard of living?
What is NOT a type of standard of living?
What do economists use to measure the health of an economy?
What do economists use to measure the health of an economy?
What is the main difference between a large economy and a healthy economy?
What is the main difference between a large economy and a healthy economy?
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Study Notes
Measuring Standard of Living
- Australia's standard of living is relatively low compared to other countries
- There are two main ways to measure standard of living: material and non-material
- Material standard of living refers to access to physical goods, houses, and cars
- Non-material standard of living refers to freedom and access to clean water
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
- GDP is the total value of all goods and services sold in a country
- GDP per capita measures material standard of living, calculated by dividing GDP by population
Economic Growth
- Economic growth is the real increase in the value of goods and services produced by an economy over time
- Continuous production is necessary to replace consumed goods and services, driving the need for annual economic growth
- Population growth contributes to economic growth as more people require more goods and services
Introduction to the Economy
- An economy refers to trade, industry, production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a country or region
- The circular flow model illustrates how money, goods, and services move within a monetary system
Assessing the Australian Economy
- To determine if an economy is healthy, various factors need to be considered
- A healthy economy is not just about the size of the economy, but also about other factors such as crime rates and wealth inequality
- Economists use four big indicators to measure the health of an economy
Standard of Living and Economic Growth
- Standard of living refers to the level of income, comforts, goods, and services available in a society
- Improvements in product quality contribute to growth
- Growth rates should be between 3% and 4% for a healthy economy
- Economic inequality is a concern, as growth doesn't address happiness, safety, environmental impact, or whether benefits are evenly distributed
Income Distribution and Environmental Sustainability
- Income distribution refers to the way total income is spread among a population
- Unfairness in income distribution leads to social and economic issues such as poor health, lower education levels, and higher crime rates
- Environmental sustainability is a way to measure if the economy is environmentally sustainable
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