When measuring the wealth of a nation, explain the difference between gross domestic product (GDP) and genuine progress indicator (GPI)
What will be an ideal response?
GDP is the total value of goods and services produced by the citizens of a country divided by its population size. It is a measure of a country's economic standing and is used by governments and international organizations for assigning financial aid and making loans to nations. Because some actions may increase a country's GDP but reduce its human and natural resources (overharvesting forests or fisheries), economists have more recently suggested an alternative measure of natural wealth, the genuine progress indicator (GPI). GPI is the GDP plus or minus the economic value of enhancements or degradations to the environment. For example, actions such as forest destruction would decrease a country's GPI, while implementing waste management protocols would improve sustainability and increase a country's GPI.
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What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When caught in a thunderstorm in an open field, the best thing to do is to
a. run for cover under the nearest tree.
b. lie down flat on the ground.
c. crouch down as low as possible while minimizing contact with the ground.
d. remove all metallic objects from your pockets.
e. climb up onto a hill.