Question

Suppose GDP consists of wheat and rice. In 2005, 20 bushels of wheat are sold at $4 per bushel, and 10 bushels of rice are sold at $2 per bushel. In 2004, 20 bushels of wheat are sold at $2 per bushel and 10 bushels of rice are sold at $1 per bushel. Using 2004 as the base year, it follows that, for 2005. Group of answer choices Nominal GDP is $100, real GDP is $50, and the GDP Deflator is 50. Nominal GDP is $100, real GDP is $50, and the GDP Deflator is 200. Nominal GDP is $40, real GDP is $100, and the GDP Deflator is 50. Nominal GDP is $50, real GDP is $100, and the GDP Deflator is 200.

Answer 1

Nominal GDP is $100, real GDP is $50, and the GDP Deflator is 200

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

Base year = 2004

2004:

20 Bushels of wheat = $2 per bushel

10 Bushels of rice = $1 per bushel

2005:

20 Bushels of wheat = $4 per bushel

10 Bushels of rice = $2 per bushel

Nominal GDP

GDP deflator = (Nominal GDP / Real GDP) * 100

2005 Nominal GDP:

Final value of goods at current year prices:

(20 * $4) + (10 * $2)

$80 + $20 = $100

2005 Real GDP:

Final value of goods at base year prices :

(20 * $2) + (10 * $1)

$40 + $10 = $50

Deflator :

(Nominal GDP / Real GDP) * 100

($100 / $50) * 100

2 * 100 = 200

= 200