Data on Demand Over the Last Few Years Are Available

question 13

Short Answer

Data on demand over the last few years are available as follows: $$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Time Period } & \text { Demand } \\\hline 7 \text { years ago } & 7 \\6 \text { years ago } & 28 \\\text { 5 years ago } & 21 \\\text { 4 years ago } & 42 \\\text { 3 years ago } & 35 \\\text { 2 years ago } & 56 \\\text { Last year } & 49\end{array}$$ What would this year's forecast be if we were using the naive approach?

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Definitions:

Real GDP

Real Gross Domestic Product is a comprehensive measure of a nation's overall economic activity, adjusted for inflation, indicating the value of its goods and services at constant prices.

GDP Deflator

An economic metric that converts output measured at current prices into constant-dollar terms to assess real growth.

Nominal GDP

The market value of all finished goods and services produced within a country in a year, measured in current prices.

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product adjusted for inflation, measuring the value of goods and services produced by an economy in real terms.