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Which among the following is the most appropriate definition of “Gross National Product”?

Question and options

Which among the following is the most appropriate definition of “Gross National Product”?
  1. The depreciation in the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
  2. The total value of goods and services produced in the country.
  3. The total value of all the transactions in the country.
  4. The total value of goods and services produced in the country plus the net factor income from abroad.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - The total value of goods and services produced in the country plus the net factor income from abroad.
GNP = GDP (value of goods and services produced within the country) + net factor income from abroad. The definition without net factor income from abroad describes GDP, not GNP.

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