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Real GDP is calculated in a way such that goods and services are evaluated at some constant set of prices. Since these prices remain fixed, if the Real GDP changes we can be sure that it is the volume of production which is undergoing changes. Nominal GDP, on the other hand, is simply the value of GDP at the current prevailing prices.

Keeping output constant nominal GDP increases because.

Solution

Correct Option: 1

Nominal GDP equals output multiplied by current prices. If output is held constant, the only reason nominal GDP can rise is a rise in prices.

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