Suppose an Economy's Production Consists Only of Corn and Soybeans

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose an economy's production consists only of corn and soybeans.In 2010,20 bushels of corn are sold at $4 per bushel and 10 bushels of soybeans are sold at $2 per bushel.In 2009,the price of corn was $2 per bushel and the price of soybeans was $1 per bushel.Using 2009 as the base year,it follows that,for 2010,

• A)nominal GDP is $50,real GDP is $100,and the GDP deflator is 50.
• B)nominal GDP is $50,real GDP is $100,and the GDP deflator is 200.
• C)nominal GDP is $100,real GDP is $50,and the GDP deflator is 50.
• D)nominal GDP is $100,real GDP is $50,and the GDP deflator is 200.

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Definitions:

Tax Paid

Refers to the total amount of taxes remitted to the relevant tax authorities for income, sales, property, or other forms of taxes.

Cash Flow

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, representing its operating, investing, and financing activities.

Common Stock Repurchases

The act of a company buying back its own shares from the marketplace, which can reduce the number of outstanding shares and often increase the value of remaining shares.

Dividends

Profit shares dispensed by a business to its stakeholder members, frequently sourced from the corporate earnings.