Assume That in 2002 the Nominal GDP Was $350 Billion

question 92

Multiple Choice

Assume that in 2002 the nominal GDP was $350 billion and in 2003 it was $375 billion.On the basis of this information,we:

• A) cannot make a meaningful comparison of the economy's performance in 2002 relative to 2003.
• B) can conclude that the economy was achieving real economic growth.
• C) can conclude that real GDP was higher in 2002 than in 2003.
• D) can conclude that real GDP was lower in 2002 than in 2003.

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