One Limitation of Using GDP Per Capita to Compare Standards

question 26

Multiple Choice

One limitation of using GDP per capita to compare standards of living between countries is that it:

• A) does not account for what one can buy with a given amount of money in different countries.
• B) is less precise in countries with larger populations.
• C) does not clearly show the types of goods each country produces.
• D) fails to consider natural resources.

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