How do pollution and crime affect GDP?

Pollution and crime are entirely left out of GDP calculations, even though they impact our well-being. Expenditures on crime and pollution control, however, do add to economic output and GDP.

Economics

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As the circular flow model shows, the factors of production flow from

A) households to firms through the factor market. B) firms to households through the goods market. C) the goods market through firms to the factor markets. D) households to firms through the goods market. E) firms to households through the factor market.

Economics

For this question, assume that the domestic interest rate is 6% and that the foreign interest rate 4%. And finally, assume that the domestic currency is expected to appreciate by 3% during the coming year. Given this information, we know that

A) individuals will only hold domestic bonds. B) individuals will only hold foreign bonds. C) individuals will be indifferent about holding domestic or foreign bonds. D) the interest parity condition holds.

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