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mikaylakyoung

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How does the growth rate of real GDP contribute to an improved standard of living?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Suppose Mexico and the United States are on the gold standard. If there is a half an ounce of gold in the dollar, and one quarter an ounce of gold in the peso, then the exchange rate is
 
  A) 0.50 = 1/2 peso.
  B) 1 = 1/4 peso.
  C) 1 = 2 pesos.
  D) 1 = 4 pesos.
  E) 1 = 1/2 peso.



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Answer to Question 1

A benefit of long-term economic growth is the increased consumption of goods and services that is made possible. Growth of real GDP also allows more resources to be devoted to areas such as health care, research, and environmental protection.

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