Discuss How Economists Calculate NI, PI and DI

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Essay

Discuss how economists calculate NI, PI and DI.

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Definitions:

Mark-up

A surplus included in the goods' purchase price to compensate for overhead costs and gain, determining the final sales price.

Cost

The cost involved in buying an item or the financial outlay needed to produce a good or service.

Mark-up

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, expressed as a percentage of the cost.

Markdown

A reduction from the original or listed price of a good or service, often used to stimulate sales or clear out inventory.