Economic Statistics Are Not Perfect

question 120

Essay

Economic statistics are not perfect. Explain at least one way in which each of the following statistics as currently calculated in the United States fails to completely or accurately measure the corresponding economic concept (in parentheses): a. real GDP per person (economic well-being);
b. CPI (cost of living);
c. unemployment rate (involuntary unemployment).

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