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Q Discuss the difference between real GDP and nominal GDP, which is used by economists to measure economic well-being and why. Why is a large GDP a good thing? Give an example of something that would raise GDP but would be considered undesirable and explain.

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GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is a macroeconomic indicator used to measure the economic health of a country. The GDP can be classified into two parts, real GDP and nominal GDP. The main difference between real GDP and nominal GDP is that the real GDP is adjusted with the inflation, but the nominal GDP is not. The inflation rate is the measure of the change in the price level with the changing time. In general, nominal GDP has a higher value than the real GDP due to the inclusion of the inflation rate.