Was the growth rate of real GDP higher or lower than the growth rate of nominal GDP? Explain. Using 2015 as the base year, calculate the CPI for each year. Calculate the inflation rate for 2015, 2016 and 2017.

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Was the growth rate of real GDP higher or lower than the growth rate of nominal
GDP? Explain.
Using 2015 as the base year, calculate the CPI for each year.

Calculate the inflation rate for 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Year
2015
2016
2017
Price of
T-Shirts
$10
12
14
Quantity of T-
Shirts
120
300
275
Price of
Pajamas
$12
15
18
Quantity of
Pajamas
200
200
180
Transcribed Image Text:Year 2015 2016 2017 Price of T-Shirts $10 12 14 Quantity of T- Shirts 120 300 275 Price of Pajamas $12 15 18 Quantity of Pajamas 200 200 180
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