GDP Is Not a Perfect Measure of Well-Being;for Example

question 14

Multiple Choice

GDP is not a perfect measure of well-being;for example,

• A)GDP excludes the value of volunteer work.
• B)GDP does not address the distribution of income.
• C)GDP does not address environmental quality.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Accounting Profits

The net income for a company calculated by subtracting total expenses from total revenues, according to standard accounting practices.

Short Run

A period of time in economics during which at least one input, such as plant size, is fixed and cannot be changed.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of output produced, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Real Opportunity Cost

The value of the best alternative forgone as a result of making a particular choice, expressed in terms of real goods and services.