GDP Does NOT Measure the Well-Being of a Nation's Residents

question 407

Multiple Choice

GDP does NOT measure the well-being of a nation's residents because it

• A) excludes the sale of secondhand goods.
• B) excludes the value of intermediate goods.
• C) includes the value of final goods and services produced in the economy.
• D) excludes nonmarket transactions.

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Oversight

The process of supervising, monitoring, and potentially directing activities or operations, usually in the context of governance or management.

Executive Agencies

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Accountability

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A function of the United States House of Representatives that involves monitoring and supervising federal agencies, programs, activities, and policy implementation.