A Measure of GDP in Which Quantities Produced Are Valued

question 160

Multiple Choice

A measure of GDP in which quantities produced are valued at the prices of a fixed base year is called:

• A)real GDP.
• B)nominal GDP.
• C)base GDP.
• D)current GDP.

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Definitions:

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