Real GDP Would Be a Better Measure of Economic Well-Being

question 184

Multiple Choice

Real GDP would be a better measure of economic well-being if it included the value of:

• A) stocks and bonds purchases.
• B) intermediate goods.
• C) used goods.
• D) leisure time.
• E) Social Security payments.

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