Japan experienced periods of deflation—a declining price level—during the 1990s. During a deflationary period, which would be higher: nominal GDP or real GDP? Why? Assume that the base year of choice is prior to the deflationary period
What will be an ideal response?
Real GDP would be higher, as long as the base year was before the period of deflation. Nominal GDP would be measured using the lower prices that resulted from the deflation. Real GDP would use the higher prices before the deflation, assuming the base year was before the deflation.
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