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Unit 3: Australia's economic prosperity
Quick questions on Material and non-material living standards (VCE Economics Unit 3)
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What is living standards defined?Show answer
Living standards measure the overall wellbeing of people in an economy. VCE splits them into two components.
What are limitations of GDP as a measure of living standards?Show answer
Real GDP per capita is the standard proxy for material living standards, but it has well-known limitations.
What are broader measures?Show answer
To address these gaps, economists supplement GDP with broader indicators.
What is q1?Show answer
Distinguish between material and non-material living standards. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain two reasons why real GDP per capita is an imperfect measure of living standards. [4 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain how the goal of strong and sustainable economic growth can raise material living standards while protecting non-material living standards. [4 marks]
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