Country X has experienced GDP growth of 4 percent and a population growth of 5 percent. What is this country's growth of per capita real GDP?

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The correct answer is A.The growth rate of per capita real GDP is calculated by subtracting the population growth rate from the GDP growth rate. In this case, the GDP growth rate is 4 percent and the population growth rate is 5 percent, so the growth rate of per capita real GDP is 4 percent - 5 percent = -1 percent.

Country X Has Experienced GDP Growth of 4 Percent and a Population