Economists Often Examine GNP to Estimate Changes in the Well

question 25

Multiple Choice

Economists often examine GNP to estimate changes in the well being of people.If one only studied GNP,which of the following would lead to one to overestimate the true increases in peoples' well being?

• A)Decreasing average hours of work.
• B)Increasing life expectancy.
• C)Decreasing levels of pollution.
• D)Decreasing amounts of production in the home.
• E)Increases in product quality.

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