The GDP Deflator Is the

question 96

Multiple Choice

The GDP deflator is the

• A) difference between real GDP and nominal GDP multiplied by 100.
• B) difference between nominal GDP and real GDP multiplied by 100.
• C) ratio of real GDP to nominal GDP multiplied by 100.
• D) ratio of nominal GDP to real GDP multiplied by 100.

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Definitions:

Overfishing

The practice of harvesting fish from bodies of water at a faster rate than they can reproduce, leading to population declines.

Turtle Exclusion Devices

Tools fitted to fishing nets that allow turtles to escape, thus reducing turtle bycatch in fishing operations.

Shrimp Trawlers

Fishing vessels designed for trawling the ocean floor to catch shrimp, often criticized for causing ecological damage.