The ation of the average annual growth rate of real GDP OA. is more complex when examining, data for a long period of time than when examining data for only a few years. OB. involves computing the percentage change in real GDP between the first year and the last year for the period being examined. OC. is the same for shorter periods of time as for longer periods of time. OD. involves simply averaging the growth rate for each year, but only if data for many years are available.

The ation of the average annual growth rate of real GDP OA. is more complex when examining, data for a long period of time than when examining data for only a few years. OB. involves computing the percentage change in real GDP between the first year and the last year for the period being examined. OC. is the same for shorter periods of time as for longer periods of time. OD. involves simply averaging the growth rate for each year, but only if data for many years are available.

Exploring Economics

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ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter20: Economic Growth In The Global Economy

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