The real GDP of the U.S. economy was $19,222.0 billion at the end of 2019.

a. Calculate the real GDP in 5 years time if (1) growth is 3% per year, and (2) growth is 2% per year.
b. What is the difference in GDP between a growth rate of 2% and one of 3% over those 5 years?

Respuesta :

Based on the compounding period and the amount of GDP, the following are true:

  • GDP in 5 years at 3% = $22,332.77 billion.
  • GDP in 5 years at 2% = $21,243.60 billion.
  • The difference will be = $1,089.17 billion.

What is the GDP in 5 years at 3%?

Because this is GDP, it will be compounded continuously which means that the formula would be:

= Amount x e ^ (Rate x number of years)

= 19,222 x e⁰.⁰³ˣ⁵

= $22,332.77 billion

What is the GDP in 5 years at 2%?

= 19,222 x  e⁰.⁰²ˣ⁵

= $21,243.60 billion

What is the difference?

= 22,332.77 - 21,243.60

= $1,089.17 billion

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