If Output Growth Exceeds Population Growth for a Country

question 23

Multiple Choice

If output growth exceeds population growth for a country,

• A) Average living standards will increase.
• B) GDP must have fallen at a very rapid rate.
• C) Per capita GDP will decrease.

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Definitions:

Paid-In Capital

The amount of money raised by a company in exchange for shares of its stock, including both the par value of the stock and amounts in excess of par value.

Contract Rate of Interest

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Common Stock

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