Suppose in 2001, nominal GDP in Russia was 1000 rubles. If 2000 is the base year and the GDP deflator for 2001 was 0.50 (highly unlikely as is the GDP of 1000 rubles!), Russia's real GDP in 2001 was

When calculating real GDP, the reference base year

A) allows us to account for changes in GNP compared to GDP. B) always reduces the value of GDP compared to GNP. C) allows us to calculate the value of the goods and services in terms of prices of that base year. D) usually increases the value of GNP compared to GDP. E) allows us to increase the value of goods and services.

A successful compensation scheme

A) must induce effort from workers and ensure that both employer and employees benefit. B) must allow employees to participate in a firm's profits. C) must pay workers with comparable skills a comparable wage. D) must enable workers to enjoy a certain standard of living and must enable employers to earn a normal rate of return.