CBSE 2022 Class 12 Economics Outside Delhi Set 1 (Term 2)

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Question : 10
Total: 19
Using the following information, calculate and analyse the value of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) deflator:
 Year   2014-15  2016-17
 Nominal GDP  6.5  9
 Real GDP  6.5  7.2
Solution:  
GDP Deflator (2014-15) =
Nominal GDP
Real GDP
×100

=
6.5
6.5
×100
=100

GDP Deflator (2016-17) =
Nominal GDP
Real GDP
×100

=
9
7.2
×100
=125

Analysis:
In 2016-17, GDP deflator of 125 shows that prices have increased 25% as compared to the base year(2014-15)
It is a warning for the economy to take necessary steps to control inflation.
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