GDP Deflator

The GDP Deflator calculator computes the ratio of Nominal GDP over the Real GDP.  This reflects the prices of goods and services. 

INSTRUCTIONS: Enter the following:

• (GDP_nominal) This is the nominal gross domestic product.
• (GDP_real) This is the real gross domestic product.

GDP Deflator (GDP_Deflator):  The calculator returns the GDP Deflator.

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• Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Expenditure Method
• Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Income Method
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The Math / Science

The formula for the GDP Deflator is:

      `GDP_"Deflator" = (GDP_"nominal") / (GDP_"real")`

where:

• GDP_Deflator is the ratio of nominal and real GDP.
• GDP_nominal is GDP computed using that year's prices
• GDP_real is GDP computed using the base year's prices.

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Reference:

• Mankiw, N. Gregory. "Chapter 10:The GDP Deflator." Principles of Macroeconomics. 6th ed. Mason, OH: Thomson/South-Western, 2004. 205. Print.