In Terms of Economic Growth,the Key Measure of the Standard

question 128

Multiple Choice

In terms of economic growth,the key measure of the standard of living is

• A)real GDP.
• B)nominal GDP.
• C)real GDP per capita.
• D)nominal GDP per capita.

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

The difference between total revenue and total economic costs (including both explicit and implicit costs), representing surplus or profit not achievable in perfect competition.

Competitive Industries

Industries characterized by many firms competing for market share, leading to innovation and efficient resource allocation.

Production Costs

Expenses incurred during the process of creating a good or service, including labor, raw materials, and overhead costs.

Decreasing-Cost Industry

An industry in which expansion through the entry of firms lowers the prices that firms in the industry must pay for resources and therefore decreases their production costs.