5. Nation A's real GDP was $520 billion in 2009 and $550 billion in 2010. Its population was 150 million in 2009 and 155 million in 2010. On the other hand, Nation B's real GDP was $200 billion in 2009 and $210 billion in 2010; and its population was 53 million in 2009 and 55 million in 2010. Which nation has a higher Real GDP per capita?

5. Nation A's real GDP was $520 billion in 2009 and $550 billion in 2010. Its population was 150 million in 2009 and 155 million in 2010. On the other hand, Nation B's real GDP was $200 billion in 2009 and $210 billion in 2010; and its population was 53 million in 2009 and 55 million in 2010. Which nation has a higher Real GDP per capita?

Principles of Economics 2e

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Chapter19: The Macroeconomic Perspective

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 32P: In 1980, Denmark had a GDP of 70 billion (measured in U.S. dollars} and a population of 5.1 million....

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