GDP Is Not a Perfect Measure of Welfare Because It

question 15

Multiple Choice

GDP is not a perfect measure of welfare because it

• A) treats a dollar spent on candy bars the same as a dollar spent on education
• B) treats a dollar spent on exports the same as a dollar spent on imports
• C) double counts the value of leisure time
• D) double counts depreciation
• E) counts illegal activities in the underground economy

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