Real GDP Is Not a Perfect Indicator of Economic Welfare

question 354

Multiple Choice

Real GDP is not a perfect indicator of economic welfare because

• A) it includes the underground economy.
• B) it includes a direct measure of health and life expectancy.
• C) it underestimates inflation.
• D) economic welfare depends on many factors not measured or not measured accurately by real GDP.

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