The table below shows the level of real GDP and real GDP per capita growth rates for a select set of countries for the year 2016. Determine the number of years it will take for the standard of living to double in each country.
The table below shows the level of real GDP and real GDP per capita growth rates for a select set of countries for the year 2016. Determine the number of years it will take for the standard of living to double in each country.
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The table below shows the level of real
Determine the number of years it will take for the standard of living to double in each country.
Instructions: Round your answers to one decimal place.
Growth Rates and the Rule of 72
Country | Real GDP (millions) | Growth Rate of Real GDP per Capita (percent) | Number of Years for Standard of Living to Double |
Canada | $1,445,260 | 0.8% | |
Madagascar | 37,297 | 1.8 | |
Philippines | 843,692 | 5.1 | |
Sweden | 488,759 | 2.8 | |
United States | 12,341,233 | 0.2 |
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