The GDP Figures Fail to Count Labor Services and Other

question 78

Multiple Choice

The GDP figures fail to count labor services and other household production. Once this omission is taken into account,

• A) the income differences between the high and low income countries are small.
• B) the differences in living standards between the high and low income countries are small.
• C) the income differences between the high and low income countries are still huge.
• D) the life expectancy in the high and low income countries is approximately the same.

---

Definitions:

Otoscope

A medical instrument used by doctors to examine the ear canal and tympanic membrane.

Pathogens

Microorganisms or agents that cause disease when they infect a host organism.

Autoclave

A device used to sterilize equipment and supplies by subjecting them to high-pressure saturated steam at 121 °C for around 15 to 20 minutes.

Sterile Areas

Specific zones within healthcare facilities maintained free from all forms of living microorganisms to prevent infections during medical procedures.