The GDP Deflator in Year 2 Is 105,using Year 1

question 89

Multiple Choice

The GDP deflator in year 2 is 105,using year 1 as the base year.This means that,on average,the cost of goods and services is

• A)5% higher in year 2 than in year 1.
• B)105% higher in year 2 than in year 1.
• C)5% higher in year 1 than in year 2.
• D)105% higher in year 1 than in year 2.

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Marginal Utility

The supplementary joy or advantage an individual experiences when acquiring an extra unit of a good or service.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit that a consumer derives from consuming a certain quantity of a good or service.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction received from consuming a particular quantity of goods and services.

Marginal Utility

The change in satisfaction or utility that an individual gains from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.