GDP Is a Poor Measure of Social Well-Being Because

question 168

Multiple Choice

GDP is a poor measure of social well-being because

• A)the value of leisure time is not counted in GDP
• B)revenue earned on U.S.exports is ignored
• C)each dollar of government spending is valued at less than one-half of private spending
• D)consumer spending is more important than business spending and should be considered more valuable
• E)it values products at their market prices but ignores services produced

Calculate goodwill using the fair value method.

Determine the fair value of shares for NCI in the absence of an active market.

Understand the impact of preference shares not owned by the parent on NCI.

Analyze the effect of intragroup transactions on the calculation of NCI's share of subsidiary profits and retained earnings.

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