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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.

If output in an economy is decreasing but G.D.P. of country is increasing which G.D.P. it is:

Solution

Correct Option: 4

When output is falling but GDP is rising, prices must be rising sharply to offset the fall in output. Since Nominal GDP uses current prices, it can increase due to price rise even when real output declines.

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