Macroeconomic Analysis of Tourism: Economic Growth
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What is the key statistic to track economic growth?

  • Nominal GDP per capita
  • Nominal GDP growth rate
  • GDP per capita growth rate
  • Real GDP per capita (correct)
  • Why is real GDP per capita a better indicator of a country's standard of living?

  • Because it is a more widely used metric
  • Because it separates changes in the quantity of goods and services from the effect of a rising price level (correct)
  • Because it is a more complex calculation
  • Because it is a simpler calculation
  • Why can't we conclude that a Russian citizen is richer than a Luxembourg citizen based on real GDP?

  • Because Russia's population is larger than Luxembourg's (correct)
  • Because Russia's real GDP is smaller than Luxembourg's
  • Because Russia's population is smaller than Luxembourg's
  • Because real GDP is not a good indicator of a country's standard of living
  • What is the formula to express the percentage variation of GDP per capita?

    <p>∆% real GDP pc = ∆% real GDP - ∆%Population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do macroeconomists use purchasing power parity exchange rates instead of market established exchange rates?

    <p>Because market established exchange rates are more volatile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a common indicator such as real GDP per capita to compare countries' GDP?

    <p>To enable international comparisons of countries' GDP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of macroeconomists in the short-run?

    <p>Studying economic fluctuations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the notable change in the twentieth century that reflects economic growth?

    <p>Dramatic increase in the quantity of goods and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the early 20th century, what percentage of homes in the United States had central heating?

    <p>8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do macroeconomists study economic growth?

    <p>To understand why economic growth occurs faster in some times and places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the growing ability of the economy to produce goods and services?

    <p>Economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of macroeconomists in the long-run?

    <p>Studying the dynamics of output</p> Signup and view all the answers

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