APFIVE Fixed Base Year and Real GDP Measurement
Which of the following best explains why using fixed base-year prices to calculate real GDP can lead to an overstatement of economic growth over time?
A
Relative prices of goods with rapid technological change fall
B
Inflation causes all prices to rise proportionally
C
Imports typically grow faster than exports
D
Government spending increases faster than private spending
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