Question 1

Explain why it is the case that the value of intermediate goods produced and sold during the year is not included directly as part of GDP, but the value of intermediate goods produced and not sold is included directly as part of GDP.

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Question 2

GDP excludes the value of intermediate goods because their value is included in the value of final goods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

GDP does not directly measure those things that make life worthwhile, but it does measure our ability to obtain many of the inputs into a worthwhile life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain how real GDP differs from nominal GDP.

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Question 5

In the economy of Talikastan in 2015, consumption was $3000, GDP was $5500, government purchases were $1000, imports were $1000, and investment was $1000. What were Talikastan's exports in 2015?

Accepted Answer

A) -$500 
B)  $500 
C)  $1500 
D)  $-1500

Question 6

If consumption is $4000, exports are $300, government purchases are $1000, imports are $400, and investment is $800, then GDP is $5700.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Income generated by a nation's domestic production

Accepted Answer

A)  is less than its domestic production. 
B)  is equal to its domestic production. 
C)  is greater than its domestic production. 
D)  could be less than, equal to, or greater than its domestic production.

Question 8

An American retailer purchased 100 pairs of shoes from a company in Mexico in the second quarter of 2016 but does not sell them to a consumer until the third quarter of 2016. In which quarters) doesdo) the value of the shoes add to U.S. GDP?

Accepted Answer

A)  the second and third quarters 
B)  the second quarter but not the third quarter 
C)  the third but not the second quarter 
D)  neither the second nor the third quarter

Question 9

Table 23-6
The table below contains data for the country of Batterland, which produces only waffles and pancakes. The base year is 2013.
 
-Refer to Table 23-6. From 2012 to 2013, this country's output grew

Accepted Answer

A)  28.2%. 
B)  29.0%. 
C)  29.6%. 
D)  73.9%.

Question 10

Calculate GDP for an economy with exports of $5 trillion, investment of $1.5 trillion, consumption spending of $11 trillion, imports of $6 trillion, and government purchases of $3 trillion.

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Question 11

Table 23-7
The table below contains data for the country of Togogo. The base year is 1974.
 
-Refer to Table 23-7. Which of the following is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  This economy experienced growth from 1974 to 1975. 
B)  This economy experienced growth from 1975 to 1976. 
C)  This economy experienced growth from 1976 to 1977. 
D)  This economy experienced inflation from 1974 to 1975, from 1975 to 1976, and from 1976 to 1977.

Question 12

Which of the following is not included in GDP?

Accepted Answer

A)  carrots grown in your garden and eaten by your family 
B)  carrots purchased at a farmer's market and eaten by your family 
C)  carrots purchased at a grocery store and eaten by your family 
D)  None of the above are included in GDP.

Question 13

In the economy of Talikastan in 2015, consumption was $1000, GDP was $1950, government purchases were $500, and investment was $700. What were Talikastan's net exports in 2015?

Accepted Answer

A)  -$250 
B)  $250 
C)  $2200 
D)  Net exports cannot be calculated from the information given.

Question 14

GDP is adjusted to reflect changes in the quality of the environment such as changes in air and water quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Recessions are not associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased bankruptcies 
B)  falling profits 
C)  falling incomes 
D)  falling unemployment

Question 16

The output of goods and services produced in the United States has grown on average 3 percent per year since 1965.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Table 23-8
A country produces only meat and potatoes in the quantities and prices listed below. Use 2011 as the base year.
 
-Refer to Table 23-8. In 2012, GDP deflator is

Accepted Answer

A)  122. 
B)  134. 
C)  92. 
D)  113.

Question 18

In the equation Y = C + I + G + NX,

Accepted Answer

A)  Y represents the economy's total expenditure. 
B)  C represents household expenditures on services and durable goods. 
C)  all of the variables are always positive numbers. 
D)  All of the above are correct.

Question 19

Table 23-6
The table below contains data for the country of Batterland, which produces only waffles and pancakes. The base year is 2013.
 
-Refer to Table 23-6. In 2011, this country's GDP deflator was

Accepted Answer

A)  57.9. 
B)  100.0. 
C)  137.5. 
D)  169.2.

Question 20

Table 23-6
The table below contains data for the country of Batterland, which produces only waffles and pancakes. The base year is 2013.
 
-Refer to Table 23-6. In 2011, this country's nominal GDP was

Accepted Answer

A)  $260. 
B)  $440. 
C)  $620. 
D)  $760.

Exam 10: Measuring a Nations Income

Explain why it is the case that the value of intermediate goods produced and sold during the year is not included directly as part of GDP, but the value of intermediate goods produced and not sold is included directly as part of GDP.

GDP excludes the value of intermediate goods because their value is included in the value of final goods.

GDP does not directly measure those things that make life worthwhile, but it does measure our ability to obtain many of the inputs into a worthwhile life.

Explain how real GDP differs from nominal GDP.

In the economy of Talikastan in 2015, consumption was $3000, GDP was $5500, government purchases were $1000, imports were $1000, and investment was $1000. What were Talikastan's exports in 2015?

If consumption is $4000, exports are $300, government purchases are $1000, imports are $400, and investment is $800, then GDP is $5700.

Income generated by a nation's domestic production

An American retailer purchased 100 pairs of shoes from a company in Mexico in the second quarter of 2016 but does not sell them to a consumer until the third quarter of 2016. In which quarters) doesdo) the value of the shoes add to U.S. GDP?

Table 23-6 The table below contains data for the country of Batterland, which produces only waffles and pancakes. The base year is 2013. -Refer to Table 23-6. From 2012 to 2013, this country's output grew

Calculate GDP for an economy with exports of $5 trillion, investment of $1.5 trillion, consumption spending of $11 trillion, imports of $6 trillion, and government purchases of $3 trillion.

Table 23-7 The table below contains data for the country of Togogo. The base year is 1974. -Refer to Table 23-7. Which of the following is not correct?

Which of the following is not included in GDP?

In the economy of Talikastan in 2015, consumption was $1000, GDP was $1950, government purchases were $500, and investment was $700. What were Talikastan's net exports in 2015?

GDP is adjusted to reflect changes in the quality of the environment such as changes in air and water quality.

Recessions are not associated with which of the following?

The output of goods and services produced in the United States has grown on average 3 percent per year since 1965.

Table 23-8 A country produces only meat and potatoes in the quantities and prices listed below. Use 2011 as the base year. -Refer to Table 23-8. In 2012, GDP deflator is

In the equation Y = C + I + G + NX,

Table 23-6 The table below contains data for the country of Batterland, which produces only waffles and pancakes. The base year is 2013. -Refer to Table 23-6. In 2011, this country's GDP deflator was

Table 23-6 The table below contains data for the country of Batterland, which produces only waffles and pancakes. The base year is 2013. -Refer to Table 23-6. In 2011, this country's nominal GDP was