Suppose that a very simple economy producesthree goods: pizzas, haircuts, and backpacks.Suppose the quantities produced and theircorresponding prices for 2002 and 2006 areshown in the table:20022006Product QuantityPrice$10$15$40QuantityPricePizzasHaircuts100120$12$20$455045Backpacks200210Calculate real GDP in 2006 assuming the baseyear is 2002.Do the same calculation assuming the base yearis 2006. Are the calculations different? Why?

Real GDP refers to the total value of all final goods and services produced in the economy. Real GDP…

Suppose that a very simple economy produces three goods: pizzas, haircuts, and backpacks. Suppose the quantities produced and their corresponding prices for 2002 and 2006 are shown in the table: 2002 2006 Product Quantity 100 Price Quantity Price Pizzas Haircuts $10 $15 $40 120 $12 $20 50 45 Backpacks 200 210 $45 Calculate real GDP in 2006 assuming the base year is 2002. Do the same calculation assuming the base year is 2006. Are the calculations different? Why?

Suppose that a very simple economy produces three goods: pizzas, haircuts, and backpacks. Suppose the quantities produced and their corresponding prices for 2002 and 2006 are shown in the table: 2002 2006 Product Quantity 100 Price Quantity Price Pizzas Haircuts $10 $15 $40 120 $12 $20 50 45 Backpacks 200 210 $45 Calculate real GDP in 2006 assuming the base year is 2002. Do the same calculation assuming the base year is 2006. Are the calculations different? Why?

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