Kendall, an economics professor at the University of Florida, believes that a person who delays entering the workforce in favor of getting additional education won't be directly boosting his or her country's gross domestic product (GDP) , but he or she will be building the foundation for a better life in the future. Which of the following statements supports her beliefs?

A) A country's GDP ranks countries into tiers of human development.
B) A country's GDP fails to determine the value of finished goods and services produced within its borders.
C) A country's GDP does not measure the well-being of its citizens.
D) A country's GDP tells us who is benefiting from the country's production.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  GDP does not account for the well-being of citizens, aligning with Kendall's belief that education, while not immediately boosting GDP, contributes to future quality of life.

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