Assume a DVC Has a Real Per Capita Output of $1,000

question 44

Multiple Choice

Assume a DVC has a real per capita output of $1,000 as compared to $20,000 for an IAC. If both nations realize a 2 percent growth of their real per capita outputs, after one year the absolute real per capita output gap will

• A)increase by $380.
• B)increase by $19,380.
• C)decrease by $1,000.
• D)remain unchanged at $19,000.

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The boost in contentment or usefulness someone achieves from consuming an additional item of a good or service.

Consumer Surplus

The variance between the price consumers intend to pay for a good or service and the price they actually incur.

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit gained by a consumer from using one more unit of a product or service.

Total Utility

The absolute gratification obtained from the utilization of a designated complete quantity of a good or service.