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What is the effect of positive externalities on the measurement of welfare by GDP?

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What is the effect of positive externalities on the measurement of welfare by GDP?

Options

  • GDP underestimates the actual welfare of the economy.

  • GDP overestimates the actual welfare of the economy.

  • GDP becomes a perfect measure of welfare.

  • GDP records all unpaid benefits automatically.

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Solution

Positive externalities increase welfare, but their benefits are ignored by GDP. As a result, GDP underestimates the actual welfare of the economy.

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