Suppose the First Unit of Output Required 900 Labor Hours

question 21

Multiple Choice

Suppose the first unit of output required 900 labor hours, and the second unit required only 810. At this rate, how many more units must be produced before labor requirements are less than 700 hours?

• A)2
• B)4
• C)6
• D)8
• E)10

Recognize how GDP is influenced by changes in output, prices (inflation/deflation), and population.

Identify alternative measures of economic well-being beyond GDP, such as GPI (Genuine Progress Indicator).

Grasp the limitations and criticisms of using GDP as the sole indicator of a country's economic health and welfare.

Appreciate the role of government, consumption, investment, and net exports in composing GDP.

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