During a presidential campaign, the incumbent argues that he should be reelected because GDP grew by 12 percent during his 4-yea
r term in office. You know that population grew by 4 percent over the period, and that the GDP deflator increased by 6 percent during the past 4 years. You should conclude that real GDP per person A. grew by 2%B. grew by 6%C. grew by 8%D. grew by 12%
Answer: The real GDP per person grew by 8%. Option C is the correct option
Explanation:
To calculate the real GDP per person, we have to calculate the real GDP growth rate in respect to the growth in population and deflator rate, then multiply it with the GDP growth.
GDP deflator = Nominal GDP ÷ Real GDP
The nominal GDP which includes the addition of population will grow by 4% since the population growth was 4%
GDP deflator increase by 6%
Therefore;
Real GDP = 4% ÷ 6% = 0.66667
THE REAL GDP PER PER PERSON
12% × 0.66667 = 8.00004%
Therefore the the real GDP per person is 8%, which is less than what he said.
When the change in the quantity supplied of any good is less sensitive due to change in the price, then the supply is known as the inelastic and If the quantity supplied responds only slightly to changes in price, then supply is said to be inelastic.
Answer this question using YTM, coupon rate, price and par value relationship/rules.
If YTM > coupon rate, then Price < Par value
If YTM < coupon rate, then Price > Par value
If YTM = coupon rate, then Price = Par value
In this case, the assumption is that YTM > coupon rate, hence based on the above rules, the Price or market value of the bond will be < Par value. This makes the statement true.
