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What is essential when comparing New Jersey GDP with New York or Pennsylvania?

Ignoring revisions and sources
Comparing one state’s quarter with another’s full year
Mixing current dollars with chained dollars without explanation
Using consistent years and price measures

Ignoring revisions and sources
Comparing one state's quarter with another's full year
Mixing current dollars with chained dollars without explanation
Using consistent years and price measures

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Comparing New Jersey GDP with New York or Pennsylvania requires the same reference year and price measure.

Use matching calendar years, revised data vintages, and nominal or real units. Comparing one state's 2025 current-dollar GDP with another's 2024 real GDP would be invalid. Growth rates also require aligned statistical periods and revision vintages.

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