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Real GDP per capita in the United States, as mentioned in the chapter, grew from

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Question

Real GDP per capita in the United States, as mentioned in the chapter, grew from about $5,600 in 1900 to about $42,200 in 2010 which represents an annual growth rate of 1.8 percent.


If the United States continues to grow at this rate, it will take _____ years for real GDP per capita to double. (rounded to 2 decimal places)


If government economic policies meant to stimulate economic growth result in the annual growth rate increasing to 2.4 percent, it will take _____years for real GDP per capita to double. ( round 2 decimal places)

Explanation / Answer

for double


=> 2*42200=42200*(1+0.018)^n


=> solving for n, we get n=38.853


=> n= 38.85 years


so i) answer = 38.85 years


ii) => 2*42200 = 42200*(1.024)^n


=> n=29.226


=> n= 29.23 years


so ii) answer =29.23 years