The US Strongly Relies on GDP Data

question 267

Multiple Choice

The U.S. strongly relies on GDP data. However, it is only the total value of finished goods produced by the country. Officials are looking to measure total sales volume at all stages of production. What statistic would be most useful to them?

• A) Consumer price index
• B) Producer price index
• C) Gross output
• D) Productivity

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