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GDP and Economic Measures

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U.S. Economy

How should California’s first-quarter 2026 GDP at an annual rate be interpreted?

As the completed 2026 GDP
As California’s population
As the quarter’s pace expressed at an annual rate, not the final 2026 total
As state government revenue

Correct answer(s):

As the quarter’s pace expressed at an annual rate, not the final 2026 total

U.S. Economy

Why might an economist examine GDP per capita as well as total GDP?

It replaces all income data.
It relates output to population size.
It measures only land area.
It counts counties.

Correct answer(s):

It relates output to population size.

U.S. Economy

Which measure is most appropriate for comparing California’s total economic output with another state?

Population density
GDP
Median household income only
State tax revenue only

Correct answer(s):

GDP

U.S. Economy

Why can nominal GDP rise even when real production changes little?

Nominal GDP ignores prices.
Population density must fall.
Prices may rise.
The coastline becomes longer.

Correct answer(s):

Prices may rise.

U.S. Economy

Why do economists use real GDP?

To count only tax revenue
To calculate state borders
To measure rainfall
To measure output changes after adjusting for price changes

Correct answer(s):

To measure output changes after adjusting for price changes