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Suppose nominal GDP of $566 billion in 1992, $600 billion in 1993, and $642 billion in 1994. If 1992 is the base year, the prise index is 105 in 1993, and real growth in 1994 is 3 percent, what is the price index in 1994?

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The solution calculates Price index given nominal GDP figures for 3 years and Price index and real growth for 1 year

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Suppose nominal GDP of $566 billion in 1992, $600 billion in 1993, and $642 billion in 1994. If 1992 is the base year, the prise index is 105 in 1993, and real growth in 1994 is 3 percent, ...

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