The Inflation Rate Reported in the News Is Usually Calculated

question 158

True/False

The inflation rate reported in the news is usually calculated from the GDP deflator rather than the consumer price index.

Grasp the concept of the GDP deflator as a measure of changes in price levels and its calculation.

Understand the effects of purchasing domestic versus foreign goods on GDP.

Recognize the distinction between real GDP as an economic well-being measure versus nominal GDP.

Realize the role of government transfers and their exclusion in GDP calculations.

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