Increases in real GDP would understate the well-being of a country over time if,over that time period,the
A)crime rate increased.
B)percentage of people addicted to illegal drugs increased.
C)amount of pollution decreased.
D)average hours worked per week increased.

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A decrease in pollution would improve the well-being of a country, but this positive change would not be reflected in real GDP, which primarily measures economic output.

Increases in Real GDP Would Understate the Well-Being of a Country