Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Economics Question 29

Practice objective / multiple choice question 29 from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 29 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2018 • ECONOMICS • objective

In year 1 the nominal GDP of an economy is ₦5,000 billion and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is 120 (base year = 100). In year 2 nominal GDP rises to ₦5,500 billion and CPI rises to 126. (a) Calculate the real GDP growth rate from year 1 to year 2 (expressed to one decimal place). (b) If the potential real‑GDP growth rate is 3 %, does the economy have an inflationary gap, a deflationary gap, or is it at equilibrium?

Answer Options

A. 5.2% inflationary gap
B. 4.8% deflationary gap
Correct Answer C. 4.8% inflationary gap
D. 3.0% equilibrium
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
4.8% inflationary gap

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2018 Economics Question 29. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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