Question

When comparing the GDP of different countries, two issues immediately arise - currency and population differences. How does one account for these while comparing the GDP for different countries? Provide examples and explain your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: Currency is converted to common currency, GDP is divide by population and compare GDP per Capita

Explanation:

GDP is measured in a countries currency. When Comparing a GDP of one country to the GDP of another country currency is converted into a common currency. Currency can be converted using exchange rate. the GDP of one country will then be expressed in the currency of another country using the exchange rate.

Some countries have a high number of population than others, for example China has more people than Mexico. therefore measure GDP and The standard of living between countries GDP will need to be divided by population which will give us GDP per capita which measures the standard of living by showing the GDP per person