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O-LevelEconomicsGovernment and the macroeconomy2281/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q211 Mark

Why is nominal Gross Domestic Product not a good measure to compare the standard of living in a country between two years?

AIt does not account for inflation.
BIt does not allow for savings.
CIt does not include government expenditure.
DIt only compares export prices with import prices.

✓ Correct answer

A: It does not account for inflation.

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Government and the macroeconomy, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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