Chapter 19: Q 8 (page 470)
Is it possible for GDP to rise while at the same time per capita GDP is falling? Is it possible for GDP to fall while per capita GDP is rising?
Short Answer
Yes it is possible for GDP to rise in this situation.
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Chapter 19: Q 8 (page 470)
Is it possible for GDP to rise while at the same time per capita GDP is falling? Is it possible for GDP to fall while per capita GDP is rising?
Yes it is possible for GDP to rise in this situation.
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