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Why do economists use real GDP rather than nominal GDP to gauge economic well-being?
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Nominal GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in an economy, valued at current market prices. On the other hand, real GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in an economy, but valued at constant prices. Show more…
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