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GDP or GNI is divided by the population of a ______
GDP or GNI is divided by the population of a ______
country
Growth in GDPPc / GNIPc is a good measure of average income ______ over time
Growth in GDPPc / GNIPc is a good measure of average income ______ over time
progress
The formula to calculate growth rate includes the current value ______ the initial value
The formula to calculate growth rate includes the current value ______ the initial value
minus
Nominal GDP is based on ______ prices of that year
Nominal GDP is based on ______ prices of that year
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Real GDP takes ______ into account
Real GDP takes ______ into account
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Consumer Price Index is sometimes called the ______ Deflator
Consumer Price Index is sometimes called the ______ Deflator
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Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) provides more accurate comparisons of living ______
Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) provides more accurate comparisons of living ______
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To compare incomes across countries, GDPPc$ is calculated using nominal ______ rates
To compare incomes across countries, GDPPc$ is calculated using nominal ______ rates
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A base-year is chosen that equates prices to ______ or 1 in CPI calculations
A base-year is chosen that equates prices to ______ or 1 in CPI calculations
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The formula for PPP-adjusted GDPPc$ uses the local currency divided by the PPP ______ rate
The formula for PPP-adjusted GDPPc$ uses the local currency divided by the PPP ______ rate
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The Headcount Ratio (HCR) measures how many ______ are there.
The Headcount Ratio (HCR) measures how many ______ are there.
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Depth of Poverty assesses how ______ are the poor.
Depth of Poverty assesses how ______ are the poor.
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Severity of Poverty relates to how much ______ are the poorest.
Severity of Poverty relates to how much ______ are the poorest.
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The FGT Index measures Headcount Ratio with an alpha value of ______.
The FGT Index measures Headcount Ratio with an alpha value of ______.
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The Poverty Gap Ratio has an alpha value of ______.
The Poverty Gap Ratio has an alpha value of ______.
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The Severity of Poverty uses a Squared Poverty Gap with an alpha value of ______.
The Severity of Poverty uses a Squared Poverty Gap with an alpha value of ______.
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Income classifications include Low, Lower-middle, Upper-middle, and ______ income.
Income classifications include Low, Lower-middle, Upper-middle, and ______ income.
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the aggregate value-added by all ______ in a country.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the aggregate value-added by all ______ in a country.
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GDP is calculated using the formula: GDP = C + I + G + (X – ______).
GDP is calculated using the formula: GDP = C + I + G + (X – ______).
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To compute GNP / GNI, you add net factor income from ______ to GDP.
To compute GNP / GNI, you add net factor income from ______ to GDP.
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What is the significance of the Depth of Poverty measure?
What is the significance of the Depth of Poverty measure?
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Explain the purpose of the FGT Index.
Explain the purpose of the FGT Index.
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What does a poverty gap ratio of α = 1 signify?
What does a poverty gap ratio of α = 1 signify?
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How is severity of poverty quantified?
How is severity of poverty quantified?
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Define the Headcount Ratio (HCR).
Define the Headcount Ratio (HCR).
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What are the income classifications used by the World Bank based on GNI per capita PPP?
What are the income classifications used by the World Bank based on GNI per capita PPP?
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What does GDP stand for and how is it computed?
What does GDP stand for and how is it computed?
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What is a key feature of redistributive growth?
What is a key feature of redistributive growth?
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What does GNP or GNI include that GDP does not?
What does GNP or GNI include that GDP does not?
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Why is economic growth important for poverty alleviation?
Why is economic growth important for poverty alleviation?
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What is the significance of calculating growth rates for GDP or GNI per capita?
What is the significance of calculating growth rates for GDP or GNI per capita?
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What does nominal GDP represent?
What does nominal GDP represent?
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Why is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) crucial for understanding GDP?
Why is the Consumer Price Index (CPI) crucial for understanding GDP?
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How does Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) enhance the comparison of GDP per capita across countries?
How does Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) enhance the comparison of GDP per capita across countries?
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What information do you derive from the formula for percent change in GDP between two years?
What information do you derive from the formula for percent change in GDP between two years?
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What does Real GDP account for compared to Nominal GDP?
What does Real GDP account for compared to Nominal GDP?
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In the context of GNI, what does net factor income refer to?
In the context of GNI, what does net factor income refer to?
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What does the term 'base-year' mean in CPI calculations?
What does the term 'base-year' mean in CPI calculations?
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How is GDP adjusted using the Consumer Price Index?
How is GDP adjusted using the Consumer Price Index?
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What is the difference between calculating GDP using official exchange rates and using PPP?
What is the difference between calculating GDP using official exchange rates and using PPP?
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Study Notes
Poverty Measurement
- Headcount Ratio (HCR) indicates the proportion of the population living below a poverty line.
- Depth of Poverty assesses the average distance of the poor from the poverty line, determining the minimum cost required to eradicate poverty with targeted transfers.
- Severity of Poverty, measured by the Squared Poverty Gap (α = 2), highlights income inequality among the poor and weighs observations farther below the poverty line more heavily.
World Bank Income Classifications
- Low-income: Gross National Income (GNI) per capita below US$ 1,046.
- Lower-middle-income: GNI per capita between US1,046andUS 1,046 and US1,046andUS 4,095.
- Upper-middle-income: GNI per capita between US4,095andUS 4,095 and US4,095andUS 12,695.
- High-income: GNI per capita above US$ 12,695.
Economic Growth and Poverty
- Economic growth is crucial for improving overall well-being and creating employment opportunities.
- Without economic growth, improving the welfare of the poor can become financially burdensome and require extensive taxation and redistribution.
- Labor-intensive and agricultural growth are preferred for redistributive improvements.
Economic Indicators
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reflects the total value added by all firms within a country.
- Gross National Product (GNP) includes GDP plus net factor income from abroad, such as repatriated profits and remittances from migrants.
GDP Calculation
- GDP is calculated as:
- GDP = Consumption (C) + Investments (I) + Government Expenditure (G) + (Exports (X) - Imports (M)).
- GDP per capita (GDPpc) is derived by dividing GDP by the total population, providing a measure of average income progress over time.
Growth Rate Calculation
- Average growth rate can be represented by:
- g = 100[(yT1/y0) - 1],
- Percentage change over two periods is calculated as:
- % Change = (yT - y0) / y0.
GDP Data (2010-2023)
- Indicates consistent growth with gradual increases in real GDP from 2010 through 2023, with notable growth peaks in specific years.
Nominal vs Real GDP
- Nominal GDP reflects the raw value at current prices, while Real GDP accounts for inflation and is typically adjusted to a common base year for comparisons.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- CPI is used as a GDP deflator to adjust GDP values for inflation, allowing for a more accurate representation of economic performance over time.
International Income Comparisons
- Official exchange rates can be used to compare incomes across countries; however, Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) provides a more accurate measure by using standardized prices for all goods and services.
- PPP-adjusted GDP per capita offers a clearer picture of living standards internationally.
Poverty Measurement
- Headcount Ratio (HCR) indicates the proportion of the population living below a poverty line.
- Depth of Poverty assesses the average distance of the poor from the poverty line, determining the minimum cost required to eradicate poverty with targeted transfers.
- Severity of Poverty, measured by the Squared Poverty Gap (α = 2), highlights income inequality among the poor and weighs observations farther below the poverty line more heavily.
World Bank Income Classifications
- Low-income: Gross National Income (GNI) per capita below US$ 1,046.
- Lower-middle-income: GNI per capita between US$ 1,046 and US$ 4,095.
- Upper-middle-income: GNI per capita between US$ 4,095 and US$ 12,695.
- High-income: GNI per capita above US$ 12,695.
Economic Growth and Poverty
- Economic growth is crucial for improving overall well-being and creating employment opportunities.
- Without economic growth, improving the welfare of the poor can become financially burdensome and require extensive taxation and redistribution.
- Labor-intensive and agricultural growth are preferred for redistributive improvements.
Economic Indicators
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reflects the total value added by all firms within a country.
- Gross National Product (GNP) includes GDP plus net factor income from abroad, such as repatriated profits and remittances from migrants.
GDP Calculation
- GDP is calculated as:
- GDP = Consumption (C) + Investments (I) + Government Expenditure (G) + (Exports (X) - Imports (M)).
- GDP per capita (GDPpc) is derived by dividing GDP by the total population, providing a measure of average income progress over time.
Growth Rate Calculation
- Average growth rate can be represented by:
- g = 100[(yT1/y0) - 1],
- Percentage change over two periods is calculated as:
- % Change = (yT - y0) / y0.
GDP Data (2010-2023)
- Indicates consistent growth with gradual increases in real GDP from 2010 through 2023, with notable growth peaks in specific years.
Nominal vs Real GDP
- Nominal GDP reflects the raw value at current prices, while Real GDP accounts for inflation and is typically adjusted to a common base year for comparisons.
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- CPI is used as a GDP deflator to adjust GDP values for inflation, allowing for a more accurate representation of economic performance over time.
International Income Comparisons
- Official exchange rates can be used to compare incomes across countries; however, Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) provides a more accurate measure by using standardized prices for all goods and services.
- PPP-adjusted GDP per capita offers a clearer picture of living standards internationally.
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Explore the various monetary-based measures used to assess poverty levels, including the Headcount Ratio, Depth of Poverty, and the FGT Index. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how poverty is quantified and the implications of each measure. Test your knowledge on the severity and depth of poverty assessment methods.
