Question

The classical dichotomy is the separation of real and nominal variables. The following questions test your understanding of this distinction.
Rina spends all of her money on comic books and beignets. In 2011 she earned $14.00 per hour, the price of a comic book was $7.00, and the price of a beignet was $2.00.
Which of the following give the nominal value of a variable?
A) Rina's wage is 2 comic books per hour in 2011.
B) The price of a beignet is $2.00 in 2011.
C) Rina's wage is $14.00 per hour in 2011.

Answer 1

Answer: B) The price of a beignet is $2.00 in 2011.

C) Rina's wage is $14.00 per hour in 2011

Explanation:

A Nominal Value is an expression of a Variable in terms of it's monetary value in a various years.

When something is expressed by it's monetary value in a certain year therefore, this is the nominal value of the variable.

The price of a beignet in 2011 is therefore an example of a Nominal Value as it is the monetary value in 2011.

In the same vein, Rina's wage per hour in 2011 expressed in monetary terms of $14.00 is also a nominal value.