For Each of the Following Values of Nominal GDP and Real

question 335

Essay

For each of the following values of nominal GDP and real GDP, calculate the GDP price deflator.
a) Nominal GDP = $600; real GDP = $800.
b) Nominal GDP = $900; real GDP = $900.
c) Nominal GDP = $1,200; real GDP = $1,000

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Definitions:

Fixed Monthly Expenses

Costs that do not vary in total within a reasonably short time frame, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums, paid on a monthly basis.

Net Operating Income

A measure of a company's profitability, calculated by subtracting operating expenses from operating income.

Contribution Format

A type of income statement format that separates variable costs from fixed costs to highlight the contribution margin.

Break-even Point

The financial point at which total revenue exactly matches total costs; neither profit nor loss is realized.