1. Would it be possible for an increase in taxation to decrease the gross domestic product measured in the U.S.? Why or why not? 2. Adam’s Ribs in downtown Chicago buys $10,000 worth of beef ribs, $25,000 worth of pork ribs, and $8,000 worth of napkins each month. Are these purchases included in the calculation of gross domestic product? Explain your answer. 3. Using the expenditure approach, calculate GDP using the following data. Item Amount in dollars (billions) Total Consumption 9,600 Consumption of Durable Goods 1,600 Consumption of Non Durable Goods 2,800 Consumption of Services 3,200 Total Investment 3,750 Fixed Investment 1,000 Government purchases of Goods & Services 2,675 Government Transfer Payments 450 Exports 800 Imports 900 GDP Equals= 4. (a) What is the importance of measuring per capita GDP? (b) How do pollution and crime affect GDP? 5. What is the underground economy? How does it affect GDP calculations? Provide three examples of underground economy transactions.
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