Nominal GDP Is Not an Accurate Measure of the Real

question 38

Multiple Choice

Nominal GDP is not an accurate measure of the real level of economic activity in a country because:

• A) inflation distorts the real value of all the goods and services produced.
• B) taxes distort the real value of all the goods and services produced.
• C) base year prices are likely to experience substitution bias.
• D) the GDP deflator constantly underestimates the real cost of living.

Understand and apply the principle of triangle and covered interest arbitrage for profit.

Calculate the net present value (NPV) of international projects in different currencies.

Comprehend the basics of purchasing power parity and its application in international finance.

Understand strategies for reducing long-run exposure risks in foreign exchange.

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