Question 1 a) Give the definition of GDP and explain what items are not included in its calculation? b) How is GDP calculated using the expenditure approach? c) How is GDP calculated using the income approach? d) Research the concept of measuring GDP using the value added approach and provide a working definition? e) Explain the problem of "double-counting" and how it can be avoided in calculating GDP.

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a) Give the definition of GDP and explain what items are not included in its calculation?
b) How is GDP calculated using the expenditure approach?
c) How is GDP calculated using the income approach?
d) Research the concept of measuring GDP using the value added approach and provide a
working definition?
e) Explain the problem of "double-counting" and how it can be avoided in calculating GDP.

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