Assume an Economy That Makes Only One Product and That

question 85

Multiple Choice

$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Year } & \text { Units of Output } & \text { Price Per Unit } \\\hline 1 & 3 & \$ 3 \\\hline 2 & 4 & 4 \\\hline 3 & 6 & 5 \\\hline 4 & 7 & 7 \\\hline 5 & 8 & 8 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Assume an economy that makes only one product and that year 3 is the base year. Output and price data for a ?ve-year period are shown in the table. In determining real GDP, the nominal GDP for

• A) each year must be multiplied by the relevant price index.
• B) years 1 and 2 must be in?ated.
• C) years 4 and 5 must be in?ated.
• D) years 1 and 2 must be de?ated.

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Definitions:

Par Value

The stated value of a share of stock or a bond, set at the time of its issuance, and used to determine its trading value.

Par Common Stock

The face value of a share of common stock as specified in the corporate charter.

Purchase Price

The total cost incurred to acquire an asset, including the price of the asset itself along with any additional costs necessary to bring the asset to a usable state.

Treasury Stock

Stock that has been bought back by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.