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Discuss the relationship between the level of GDP and economic well-being. What factors of well-being are missing from the GDP? Is there a point where the GDP could increase to such a high level that economic well-being could be compromised? If so, describe some of the opportunity costs associated with maximizing the GDP.

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GDP and economic well-being are correlated.

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a year. The general relationship between the level of GDP and economic well-being is positive. It means that if the GDP increases then the economic well being also increases. The following ...

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