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GDP or Gross Domestic Product can increase by more individuals working or working more hours. Another option is to lower interest rates, which allows companies to take advantage of lower financing and increase business activity.

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How does a nations real GDP per capita rise per year?

Well, for a nations real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita to rise in a particular year a multitude of things need to occur. First we need to understand that per capita GDP is simply all the goods and services produced in a particular nation within a specific time period. In this case one year, divided amongst the number of people living in that nation. $10,000 GDP divided by 100 citizens = per capita GDP of $100. The second thing that we need to understand is that "real" GDP means that it has been adjusted for inflation, or that the fact that things generally increase in price and there fore weaken the purchasing power of the dollar versus the year prior has be taken into consideration. Once you understand these two things here's what needs to happen to increase a countrys' real GDP per capita. The nations GDP (all the goods and services produced with the nation) must exceed the previous years GDP plus the amount of inflation incurred. If last years GDP was $10,000 and this years is $10,500 with an inflation increase of 3% then you have a real GDP per capita increase of $200. ( $10,000 plus a 3% inflation equals $10,300 minused from the new GDP of $10,500 equals a $200 increase in real GDP percapita )( this is considering a change in population didn't occur) Real GDP per capita is found by dividing real GDP by population.


What would happen if the GDP rises but inflation drop?

If the Gross Domestic Product rises and the inflation drops there will be more jobs and more cleaner environmental companies that will benefit. The DOW, service and food industries, and other industrial companies will also rise.


The GDP gap measures the difference between?

nominal GDP and real GDP.


The top ten richest country?

World's Top Ten Richest Countries by GDP The Richest Country by GDP is the US with an annual GDP of $14.8 trillion. # United States of America. GDP = $14,839bn, GDP per head = $48,400, PPP = $48,400 # Japan. GDP = $5,388bn, GDP per head = $42,310, PPP = $35,710 # China. GDP = $4,818bn, GDP per head = $3,600, PPP = $6,830 # Germany. GDP = $3,440bn, GDP per head = $41,550, PPP = $36,100 # France. GDP = $2,734bn, GDP per head = $43,910, PPP = $35,750 # United Kingdom. GDP = $2,442bn, GDP per head = $39,470, PPP = $36,820 # Italy. GDP = $2,334bn, GDP per head = $40,150, PPP = $32,210 # Russia. GDP = $1,680bn, GDP per head = $11,880, PPP = $16,300 # Spain. GDP = $1,581bn, GDP per head = $34,540, PPP = $32,120 # Canada. GDP = $1,468bn, GDP per head = $43,860, PPP = $40,540 Source: Economist Intelligence Unit, The World in 2009. World's Top Ten Richest Countries by PPP It is clear from the above figures that the world's richest countries by GDP may not be the same when adjusted for PPP. The GDP per head in PPP (USA = 100), 2006, looks like this:# Luxembourg 172 # Qatar 160.8 # Bermuda 159.0 # Channel Islands 117.9 # Norway 113.9 # Brunei 113.5 # Singapore 101.7 # = Macau 100, USA 100 # Cayman Islands 99.6 # Kuwait 99.1


If government spending increases 5B and your MPC is a 90 how much does GDP increase?

From such an action (increase in government spending by 5 billion and a Marginal Propensity to Consume of 90%), the GDP would increase (in the scope of simplicity) by 4.5 billion. This is because government expenditures is counted in GDP, and in this case 90% of it is consumed by the populace, so 5B * .9 = 45B. But, being that the GDP is Consumption + Gross Investment + Govt. Spending +(-) Imports/exports, one could suggest that the GDP would increase by just 5B because that which is not consumed is saved (and thus invested).

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Per capita GDP will rise if GDP?

if GDP grows faster than the population of a country, the per capita GDP will rise


Can Real GDP rise at the same time the unemployment rate rises?

as long as a different sector of the economy contributes to GDP by more than was lost from unemployment, real GDP will rise, if only marginally.


Can real GDP rise as per-capita real GDP falls?

It can if your population increases faster than your GDP. Imagine if you have a 6% growth in GDP but a 10% growth in population => a reduction of 4% in GDP per capita.


How would an overall decrease in investment and consumer consumption impact GDP?

An overall decrease in investment and consumer consumption would likely lead to a decrease in GDP. This is because GDP measures the total value of goods and services produced in a country, and reduced investment and consumption would result in lower economic activity and output. This could lead to a slowdown in economic growth and potentially a recession.


If intermediate goods are included in GDP what would happen to the GDP?

the GDP would be overstated


What is it called when GDP figures decline but prices rise?

stagflation


Would cause prices and real GDP to rise in the short run?

In the short run, prices and real GDP can rise due to increased aggregate demand, often sparked by factors such as government spending, consumer confidence, or lower interest rates. When demand for goods and services outpaces supply, businesses may raise prices, leading to inflation. Additionally, firms may ramp up production to meet the higher demand, resulting in an increase in real GDP. However, this scenario may also lead to potential overheating of the economy if sustained over time.


A nations standard of living will rise if what happens?

if real GDP rise faster than the number of people employed


What was one reason for the huge rise in japan GDP from 1950 to 1970?

slaves


What is a period of economic growth as measured by a rise in real GDP called?

An expansion


What industry has helped Greeks GDP rise steadily in recent years?

Farming.


If the prices of all goods and services rose but the quantity produced remained unchanged what would happen to nominal and real GDP?

If the prices of all goods and services rise while the quantity produced remains unchanged, nominal GDP would increase due to higher prices reflecting greater monetary value. However, real GDP would remain unchanged because it measures the value of goods and services at constant prices, accounting for inflation. Thus, the increase in nominal GDP would not indicate any actual growth in economic output.