Answer the question based on the following price and output data over a five-year period for an economy that produces only one good. Assume that year 2 is the base year. ITT Year Units of Output Price Per Unit 8 1 $2 10 3 15 4 4 18 20 6 a) If year 2 is the base year, then the percentage increase in real GDP from year 2 to year 4 is: percent. b) If prices increased, we need to adjust nominal GDP values to give us a measure of GDP for various years in constant-dollar terms. We refer to that adjustment as: ( Inflating ; Deflating; Compounding GDP ; Indexing ) GDP. <-- Circle a correct answer!

Answer the question based on the following price and output data over a five-year period for an economy that produces only one good. Assume that year 2 is the base year. ITT Year Units of Output Price Per Unit 8 1 $2 10 3 15 4 4 18 20 6 a) If year 2 is the base year, then the percentage increase in real GDP from year 2 to year 4 is: percent. b) If prices increased, we need to adjust nominal GDP values to give us a measure of GDP for various years in constant-dollar terms. We refer to that adjustment as: ( Inflating ; Deflating; Compounding GDP ; Indexing ) GDP. <-- Circle a correct answer!

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