Which Approach to Calculating GDP Would Be Best to Compare

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which approach to calculating GDP would be best to compare consumer activity versus government purchases?

• A) The expenditure approach
• B) The income approach
• C) The value-added approach
• D) Any of these measurements will allow that comparison equally well.

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