Pre Lecture HW: Economic Growth

5 December 2022
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Which of the following does not correctly characterize modern economic growth?
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It has not affected the average lifespan of human beings.
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Which of the following best measures improvements in the standard of living of a nation?
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growth of real GDP per capita
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Which of the following is a measure of economic growth that is most useful for comparing changes in standards of living?
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increases in real GDP per capita
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If the economy's real GDP doubles in 18 years, we can
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conclude that its average annual rate of growth is 4%.
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A nation's average annual real GDP growth rate is 6%. Based on the "rule of 72," the approximate number of years that it would take for this nation's real GDP to double is
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12 years.
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A nation's average annual real GDP growth rate is 5%. Based on the "rule of 72," the approximate number of years that it would take for this nation's real GDP to double is
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14.4 years.
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Per capita GDP was about Alta /Zorn
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$303 in year 3 in Zorn.
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A nation's real GDP was $250 billion in 2014 and $265 billion in 2015. Its population was 120 million in 2014 and 125 million in 2015. What is its real GDP growth rate in 2015?
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6.0%