your opinion, which economic indicator, nominal GDP, real GDP,  or inflation, do you believe provides the best picture of the state of the economy? Why?

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In your opinion, which economic indicator, nominal GDP, real GDP,  or inflation, do you believe provides the best picture of the state of the economy? Why?

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Real GDP provides a clearer picture of the state of the economy than nominal GDP and inflation. 

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