Q. Consider the following statements regarding measurement of Gross Domestic Product (GDP):- Real GDP measures the value of goods and services at constant prices, reflecting changes only in the volume of production.
- Nominal GDP represents the value of goods and services at current market prices, incorporating both changes in quantity and price level.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer:
Only 2
Notes: Statement 1 is incorrect as Real GDP is calculated using constant base-year prices and reflects changes in production, not value. Statement 2 is correct. Nominal GDP is the value of goods and services measured at current prices, capturing changes in both prices and output levels within an economy.