Macroeconomics

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Problem 1:

a) Explain the difference between calculation of inflation through CPI and through deflator

Problem 2:

2018

2019

Consumption

1200

1240

Personal transfer

80

100

Investment

250

300

Investment in real estate

60

70

Government purchases

200

210

Export

180

190

Import

160

180

GDP

1. Calculate GDP for 2018 and 2019.

2. Calculate the GDP growth rate.

Problem 3:

Working age population

Employment

140302

Unemployment

Unemployment rate

9%

Labor force

Labor force participation rate

64%

Employment population ratio

3. Fill in the blanks