Suppose Two Canadian Provinces, Say Alberta and Manitoba, Produce Only

question 100

Essay

Suppose two Canadian provinces, say Alberta and Manitoba, produce only wheat, 10 tonnes each. The price of wheat in Alberta is $240 a tonne and in Manitoba is $250 a tonne.
a. Calculate nominal GDP in the two provinces and discuss the results.
b. Imagine a method of calculating GDP that would allow a more accurate comparison between the economic performances of the two provinces.

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