Questions: Refer to the data dashboard shown. Which indicator is a cross-check on GDP?
Transcript text: Refer to the data dashboard shown. Which indicator is a cross-check on GDP?
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Question
The question asks which indicator is a cross-check on GDP.
Step 2: Understand the Indicators
The indicators listed are:
Stock prices: S&P 500
Business confidence
Employment cost index
Real GDI
Step 3: Analyze the Data Dashboard
The data dashboard shows various economic indicators, including Real GDP and Real GDI. Real GDI (Gross Domestic Income) is often used as a cross-check on GDP (Gross Domestic Product) because they should theoretically be equal.