If Intermediate Goods and Services Were Included in GDP

question 37

Multiple Choice

If intermediate goods and services were included in GDP:

• A) the GDP would be overstated.
• B) the GDP would then have to be deflated for changes in the price level.
• C) nominal GDP would exceed real GDP.
• D) the GDP would be understated.

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