Economics:
Economics:
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ISBN: 9781285859460
Author: BOYES, William
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 1E
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The below table lists the stages in the production of a personal computer. Find the value of the computer in GDP.

    StageValue Added
    Company Manufacture$100
    Assembly$250
    Wholesaler$500
    Retailer$1,850

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Answer to Problem 1E

The value of computer in the GDP is $1850.

Explanation of Solution

The real value of GDP at each stage is calculated as follows:

    StageValue AddedReal Value Added
    Components Manufacture

      $100

      $100

    Assembly

      $250

      $250$100=$150

    Wholesaler

      $500

      $500$250=$250

    Retailer

      $1850

      $1850$500=$1350

    Total Value

      $1850

Hence, the value of computer in the GDP is $1850

Economics Concept Introduction

Gross Domestic Product- Gross Domestic Product or GDP is referred to as the market value of all the services and final goods which has been produced in a period.

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