As a first step, use the GDP deflator to transform your nominal series into real variables, where relevant. Then, analys
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As a first step, use the GDP deflator to transform your nominal series into real variables, where relevant. Then, analys
Additional comments from you □ Plot GDP of your home country at market prices, GDP at factor cost at current prices, GDP at factor cost at constant prices for at least 21 years period. □ Calculate annual growth rate □ Plot GNP at factor cost at current & constant period for at least 21 years. □ Sub-divide the period into 3 periods & carry out the same exercise as above. □ Comment on the overall growth story of the country during each of the sub-phase in detail □ Comment on the volatility of the growth rates.
To evaluate macroeconomic models, we often compare their predictions to the observed patterns for different variables. In this exercise, you are asked to have a look at the evolution of GDP, its components and employment in a country of your choice. Download the following series, ranging from around from OECD.Stat: GDP; GDP deflator; Private consumption (private final consumption expenditure);" Government consumption (general government final consumption expenditure); Investment (gross fixed capital formation);" Wages (compensation of employees); Profits (gross operating surplus and mixed income); Taxes (taxes less subsidies on production and imports);" Employment (civilian employment); Employment rate (civilian employment as % population 15-64);" Unemployment rate (unemployment rate as % civilian labour force)." - -