Macro Definitions Flashcards
What does TIGERS stand for
Trade
Inflation
Growth
Employment
Redistribution of income
Stability
What are the additional objectives of micro economic policy
Budget
Well being
Economy
Public sectors
Competitive advantage
Energy
What does austerity stand for
Difficult economic conditions created by a government measures to reduce public expenditiure
What does GDP stand for
Gross Domestic Product
What is GDP
GDP is a measure or an attempt to measure all the activity of companies, government and individuals in a country
How is GDP calculated
It is calculated by the ONS which is calculated using all three measurements
What is Real GDP
Real GDP measures the volume of output. it is adjusted for inflation and measured at constant prices
What is the calculation for GDP
GDP = Total National Income + Sales Taxes + Depreciation + Net Foreign Factor Income