Because of Limitations to GDP Measurement, Economists Are Not Comfortable

question 144

True/False

Because of limitations to GDP measurement, economists are not comfortable using a country's growth rate of real GPD per person to judge economic progress over time.

Distinguish between different types of elasticity (price, income, cross-elasticity) and their implications.

Analyze the effects of taxation on market outcomes including its impact on prices and quantities.

Identify the conditions under which different parties (buyers or sellers) bear the tax burden.

Understand the graphical representation of supply and demand curves under various elasticity conditions.

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