GDP Is Not a Perfect Measure of Well-Being Because

question 62

Multiple Choice

GDP is not a perfect measure of well-being because

• A)the value of leisure is included in GDP.
• B)GDP is not adjusted for pollution.
• C)GDP is adjusted for changes in crime rates.
• D)GDP is adjusted for increases in drug addiction.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

Marginal cost is the change in total production cost that comes from making or producing one additional unit of a good or service.

Public Good

A product or service that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning it can be used by many people without depleting the resource or preventing others from using it.

Demand-Side Market Failure

A situation where the demand curve does not reflect consumers' full willingness to pay for a good or service, often due to externalities or public goods.

Paradox Of Voting

A situation where the rational choice for an individual is not to vote because their single vote rarely affects the outcome, yet if everyone follows this logic, it undermines the democratic process.