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Macro economics
Table contains some data about the economy of Potsteel. Assume that this is a complete record of the economy. Some parts of this question ask for numerical solutions. You must include both the final answer, and how you found that answer
Year |
Quantity of Potatoes Produced |
Price of Potatoes |
Quantity of Steel Produced |
Quantity of Steel Exported |
Price of Steel |
Unemployment Benefit |
2016 |
100 |
1 |
200 |
100 |
2 |
200 |
2017 |
110 |
1.1 |
210 |
80 |
2.1 |
160 |
2018 |
90 |
1.1 |
180 |
60 |
1.8 |
300 |
2019 |
140 |
1.2 |
250 |
40 |
2 |
220 |
As the percentage change in the GDP deflator and inflation are both measures of changes in price levels, why is there a difference between your answers to parts (b) and (c)
(b) Calculate the GDP deflator for 2017 to 2019, taking 2016 as the base year. Find the percentage change in GDP deflator for 2017 to 2019
(c) A survey help in 2016 found that the average person in Potsteel consumed 2 potatoes, and 1 unit of steel each year, while the average firm consumed 2 units of steel and no potatoes each year. Use the CPI to find the inflation rate from 2017 to 2019