Suppose Bob Works for Mary as a Proofreader

question 57

Multiple Choice

Suppose Bob works for Mary as a proofreader.Mary and Bob fall deeply in love,marry,and have eight children.Bob stops working for Mary in order to care for the children.What will be the effect on GDP?

• A)GDP will decrease.
• B)GDP will increase.
• C)GDP will not change.
• D)GDP may increase or may decrease depending on inflation.

---

Definitions:

Real Exchange Rate

The rate at which a person can exchange the currency of one country for the currency of another and obtain the same quantity of goods.

Purchasing-power Parity

An economic theory that compares different countries' currencies through a "basket of goods" approach to assess relative currency value and living standards.

Nominal Exchange Rate

The Nominal Exchange Rate is the rate at which one country's currency can be traded for another's, not adjusted for inflation, reflecting the current value of one currency compared to another.

Prices

The monetary value expected, demanded, or delivered in exchange for a good or service.