Several Adjustments Must Be Made to Net Domestic Product at Factor

question 38

Essay

Several adjustments must be made to net domestic product at factor cost in order to calculate GDP. One of these adjustments is adding depreciation. What is depreciation and why must it be added?

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Definitions:

Negotiable Instrument

An official paper that assures the delivery of a particular monetary amount, which can be demanded at any moment or at an agreed-upon time, identifying the person who will make the payment.

Default

The failure to fulfill an obligation, especially the failure to make payments on a loan.

Treasurer

An officer in an organization responsible for managing the organization's financial affairs, including the custody and disbursement of funds.

Obligation

A legal or moral duty to do something or refrain from doing something.