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'Real GNP inevitably remains the most commonly used measure of economic activity. Although far from ideal, it is the best measure we have' Explain and discuss.
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'Real GNP inevitably remains the most commonly used measure of economic activity. Although far from ideal, it is the best measure we have' Explain and discuss. Gross National Product is a basic measure of national economic health. Governments and businesses use it to make important decisions. GNP is defined to be the total value of all final goods and services produced in an economy in a year. GNP is a measure of one thing- market economic activity, however it can be interpreted in different ways and used for different purposes. GNP is a measure of production; if a can of beans is bought for £1, it enters the GNP, and it is in indication that the economy has produced an extra £1 of output. GNP is also a measure of the additional value that our efforts have produced. An example is in the production of a loaf of bread. There are many people involved...
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