When Production in an Economy Grows More Quickly Than the Population

question 144

Multiple Choice

When production in an economy grows more quickly than the population in that economy,which of the following must be occurring?

• A)Real GDP is falling.
• B)Incomes are growing at a slower rate than the population.
• C)Real GDP per capita is rising.
• D)Living standards are falling.

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Definitions:

Spreading Effect

refers to the phenomenon where the impact of a particular event, policy, or action extends or disperses across a wider area or population.

Diminishing Returns

An axiom indicating that beyond a certain level, additional investments in a given domain will not yield proportionally higher returns unless other variables are adjusted.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or output, such as materials and labor directly involved in production.

Production

The process of creating goods and services from various inputs such as labor, technology, and raw materials.