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A country's gross national product (GNP) will be higher than gross domestic product (GDP) if:
Suggested Answer: A, E
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30 comments · newest first
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Kara
11 months ago
Indirect taxes vs. subsidies? That's not the main factor here.
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Xochitl
11 months ago
I thought GDP always included everything produced domestically?
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Kerrie
11 months ago
Wait, how does that even work? Sounds confusing!
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Stephaine
12 months ago
Totally agree, option B is the right choice.
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Jani
12 months ago
GNP is higher when there's a net inflow of factor payments!
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Fernanda
12 months ago
I don't think imports being greater than exports would lead to a higher GNP. That seems off, but I can't remember the exact reasoning.
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Lea
1 year ago
I feel like option A might be relevant, but I can't recall how indirect taxes and subsidies directly affect GNP versus GDP.
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Margurite
1 year ago
I remember a practice question about GNP and GDP differences, and I think it had to do with international income flows. Could it be option B?
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Antonio
1 year ago
I think GNP is higher than GDP when there's a net inflow of factor payments, but I'm not entirely sure how that works in practice.
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Lenna
1 year ago
Wait, I'm confused. Isn't GNP just GDP plus net income from abroad? How do the other factors like taxes and imports/exports come into play here?
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Kaycee
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is that GNP will be higher than GDP if there is a net inflow of factor payments on the balance of payments. That means more money is coming in from abroad than going out.
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Ming
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know GNP includes income earned by a country's citizens abroad, but I'm not sure how that relates to the other factors mentioned in the answer choices.
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Golda
1 year ago
I think this question is testing our understanding of the differences between GNP and GDP. I'll need to carefully consider the factors that can cause GNP to diverge from GDP.
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Tess
1 year ago
Wait, is this a trick question? I'm just gonna go with the one that sounds the most like a dad joke. Option B it is! Gotta love those 'factor payments'.
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Carmela
1 year ago
Oh, this is a tricky one. I'm going to have to go with D - government tax income being greater than expenditure. Sounds like a recipe for a higher GNP to me.
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Leontine
1 year ago
I'm going with C. A country's imports being greater than exports would mean more money flowing in, so GNP would be higher. Easy peasy!
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Daryl
1 year ago
Hmm, interesting points. I still think C is the best option. Imports being greater than exports seems like a clear indicator of higher GNP.
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Jacob
1 year ago
Actually, I'm leaning towards D. If government tax income is higher than expenditure, GNP would be higher.
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An
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe A is the right choice. Indirect taxes being greater than subsidies would boost GNP.
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Margot
1 year ago
I think B is the correct answer. A net inflow of factor payments would increase GNP.
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Anjelica
1 year ago
Option A sounds good to me. Indirect taxes being greater than subsidies would definitely boost the GNP. Seems straightforward enough.
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Tracey
1 year ago
Yes, it's a key factor in determining the overall economic health of a country.
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Tammy
1 year ago
I think so too. It's a clear indicator of economic activity.
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Isadora
1 year ago
I agree, option A makes sense. Indirect taxes would contribute to a higher GNP.
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Norah
2 years ago
Hmm, I think option B is the correct answer. A net inflow of factor payments would increase the GNP compared to GDP. Gotta love those international transactions!
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Gilma
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, a net inflow of factor payments can definitely boost the GNP.
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Annabelle
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, option B seems to be the right choice.
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Catrice
2 years ago
I'm not sure about that. I think the answer might be A) indirect taxes are greater than government subsidies. That would also contribute to a higher GNP.
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Jolene
2 years ago
I agree with Cherry. When there is a net inflow of factor payments, it means the country is earning more from foreign investments, which would boost GNP.
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Cherry
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) there is a net inflow of factor payments on the balance of payments.