Question

Which of the following statements about GDP (gross domestic product) is TRUE?

Answer 1

Answer:

a)     GDP measures the market value of final goods and services produced within a country.

Explanation:

Gross Domestic Product{ GDP} is the total market value of all the finished goods produced within the boundaries of a country at a specific time.  GDP takes into account all products and services regardless of who produces them, be it locals or foreigners. In short, GDP is a measure of all domestic productions.

Economist uses GDP as a scorecard of a country's economic status. They use it to determine the growth rate of an economy and its size.

Investors and business people will use GDP in the decision-making process. They will want to invest in industries or countries that are growing. A steady rise in GDP signifies that the economy is doing well and growing. A decrease in GDP will indicate a recession.