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What is GDP?
Gross Domestic Product
GDP is defined as the market value of all final goods and services produced in a country in a given _____ period.
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GDP includes the value of intermediate goods.
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Which of the following is a component of GDP?
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What does the circular flow diagram illustrate?
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Who buys goods and services from firms according to the circular flow model?
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What are net exports?
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In the equation $Y = C + I + G + X - M$, what does Y represent?
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What is GDP?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the GDP definition?
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GDP measures both the total income earned by households and the total expenditure on final goods.
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What does the circular flow diagram illustrate?
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What are intermediate goods?
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What does the equation Y = C + I + G + X – M represent?
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What is the significance of the reclassification of software in 1999?
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What is meant by net exports?
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Which flow represents total income paid by firms to households?
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GDP measures production during a specific time period, normally a year or a __________.
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Study Notes
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
- GDP is the market value of all final goods and services produced in a country during a given time period
- Market Value: Goods and services are valued at their market price, allowing for combining different goods and services
- Final Goods and Services: GDP measures the value of final goods and services, which are items bought by the final user. For example, a Toyota SUV purchased by you is a final good. An intermediate good is a component used in the production of a final good, like a Firestone tire purchased by Toyota to be used in an SUV
- Produced Within a Country: GDP measures production within the country, regardless of ownership. Japanese Toyota cars produced in the US are part of US GDP
- In a Given Time Period: GDP is measured over a specific time period, typically a year or a quarter
GDP and the Circular Flow of Expenditure and Income
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GDP equals total expenditure on final goods and total income
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Circular Flow Diagram: Illustrates the equality of income and expenditure by showing transactions among households, firms, governments, and the rest of the world.
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Households and Firms: Households sell (labor, capital, land) and firms buy through factor markets. Firms pay wages, interest, rent, and profit for these factors. Firms sell consumer goods and services to households, and households pay for these goods and services in the goods market (consumption expenditure).
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Government Expenditure: Government purchases goods and services from firms, denoted by G.
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Rest of the World: The difference between exports (X) and imports (M) is called net exports. If net exports are positive, the net flow of goods and services is from the U.S. to the rest of the world. If net exports are negative, the net flow of goods and services is from the rest of the world to the U.S.
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Equality of Expenditure and Income: The sum of the flows of expenditure (C +I + G + X – M) equals the flow of income (Y).
Gross Domestic Product
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the overall market value of all final goods and services produced within a country during a specific time period.
- GDP is measured using market prices, meaning goods and services are valued at their prices in the market.
- GDP only considers the value of final goods and services, which are items bought by their final user.
- Intermediate goods and services, which are used as components in the production of final goods, are not included in the GDP calculation.
- GDP captures production within a country's borders, regardless of the nationality of the producers.
- GDP is measured over a specific time period, usually a year or a quarter (three months).
GDP & the Circular Flow of Expenditure and Income
- The circular flow diagram shows the transactions between households, firms, governments, and the rest of the world.
- It illustrates the equality of income and expenditure in an economy.
- Household Income (Y) is generated by households selling their labor, capital, and land to firms.
- Consumption Expenditure (C) is the spending by households on consumer goods and services.
- Investment (I) represents firms' spending on new capital equipment and additions to inventory.
- Government Expenditure (G) represents government spending on goods and services.
- Net exports (X-M) is the difference between the value of exports (X) and imports (M).
- The sum of all expenditure (C+I+G+X-M) equals total household income (Y).
Uses of GDP
- GDP is used to track economic growth and performance.
- It helps assess living standards and economic well-being.
- It provides data for policymakers to make informed decisions.
Limitations of GDP
- GDP does not capture all aspects of well-being, such as environmental quality, leisure time, or inequality.
- It may be influenced by illegal activities and unreported transactions.
- It can be distorted by inflation, making comparisons over time difficult.
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This quiz explores the concept of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), covering its definition, components, and the significance of market value, final goods, and services. It also examines the relationship between GDP and the circular flow of expenditure and income in an economy. Test your knowledge on how GDP is calculated and its implications.
