Which of the Following Is a Drawback of Using Gross

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a drawback of using gross domestic product (GDP) per capita as a measure of economic welfare?

• A) It does not show the average income earned per person in the country.
• B) It does not throw any light on the distribution of income in the economy.
• C) It includes the value of income earned from illegal activities such as smuggling and trafficking.
• D) It includes the value of non-monetary transactions in the economy.

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