If We Calculate the Real GDP Using the Initial Period's

question 60

Multiple Choice

If we calculate the real GDP using the initial period's prices,we are using a __________ index.If,instead,we use the final period's prices,we are using a __________ index.

• A)Paasche;chain-weighted
• B)Laspeyres;chain-weighted
• C)Laspeyres;Paasche
• D)Paasche;Laspeyres
• E)chain-weighted;Paasche

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Definitions:

Income Bonds

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Company's Earnings

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Floating Rate

An interest rate that fluctuates over time with the market or an underlying benchmark.

Exotic

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