Nominal and Real GDP

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Nominal and Real GDP: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Limitations of GDP, Externalities, GDP Deflator and Nominal GDP etc.

Important Questions on Nominal and Real GDP

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When Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is 850 Crores and the Price Index is 170, Real Gross Domestic (GDP) will be_____.

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If the Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in an economy is 520 Crores and Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is 650 Crores, calculate the price index.

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"Gross Domestic Product(GDP) does not give us a clear indication of the economic welfare of a country." Defend or refute the given statement with valid reason.

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Give one example of negative externalities.

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Explain 'non-monetary exchanges' as a limitation of using gross domestic product as an index of welfare of a country.

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Distinguish between nominal income and real income. Explain why due to the presence of non-monetary production, real national income on its own cannot be treated as a true index of welfare.
 

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Using the following data of an imaginary economy, calculate and compare the Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the given years:

Year 2015-16 2016-17
Nominal GDP Rate 8.4% 9%
GDP Deflator 140 125


 

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Explain any four limitations of using GDP as a measure/index of welfare of a country.

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Explain non-monetary exchanges as a limitation of using gross domestic product as an index of welfare of a country.

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Explain the concept of "real income". Explain why, due to the presence of externalities, real national income in itself cannot be treated as a true index of welfare.

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 Explain the meaning of Real Gross Domestic Product and Nominal Gross Domestic Product, using a numerical example.

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Differentiate between National Income at Current Prices and National Income at Constant Prices. Which of the two presents a better view of the economic growth of economy and why?

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Distinguish between real gross domestic product and nominal gross domestic product. Can gross domestic product be used as an index of welfare of the people? Give two reasons.

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What are Externalities? State its types with suitable examples.

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What are non-monetary exchanges? Discuss with suitable example.

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Given nominal income, how can we find real income? 

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Explain the concepts of Real GDP and Nominal GDP, using a suitable numerical example.

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How is Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) different from Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? Explain using a numerical example.

 

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Discuss any two differences between GDP at constant prices and GDP at current Prices.

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What is real GDP? State three limitations of GDP as an index of economic welfare.

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Given real income to be Rs 400  And price index be 100, calculate nominal income.