For a nation's real GDP per capita to rise during a year,
A) consumption spending must increase.
B) real GDP must increase more rapidly than the population.
C) the population must increase more rapidly than real GDP.
D) investment spending must increase.

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Real GDP per capita is calculated by dividing real GDP (total output of goods and services) by the population. Therefore, for the real GDP per capita to rise, real GDP must increase more rapidly than the population.

For a Nation's Real GDP Per Capita to Rise During