Gross domestic product (GDP) is
A. the cost of services minus the economic value of enhancements or degradation to the environment
B. all the resources necessary to produce ecosystem services
C. the willingness of consumers to pay for ecosystem services
D. the total monetary value of goods and services produced by a country
Answer: D. the total monetary value of goods and services produced by a country
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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