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Key Points Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Factor Cost measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country, considering the costs of production (wages, rent, interest, and profit) without including indirect taxes and subsidies.
The relationship between GDP at market price and GDP at factor cost is:
GDP at Factor Cost = GDP at Market Price – Net Indirect Taxes
Where,
Net Indirect Taxes = Indirect Taxes – Subsidies
Indirect Taxes include GST, excise duty, and sales tax.
Subsidies are financial assistance provided by the government (e.g., fuel, agriculture subsidies).
Important PointsGDP at Market Price (GDPMP):
The total monetary value of all final goods and services at prevailing market prices, including taxes and excluding subsidies.
GDP at Market Price = GDP at Factor Cost + Net Indirect Taxes.
Depreciation (Capital Consumption Allowance) is not included in GDP at factor cost calculations but is used for Net Domestic Product (NDP) calculations.
Alternative GDP Measures:
GDP at Market Price = GDP at Factor Cost + Net Indirect Taxes.
Net Domestic Product (NDP) at Factor Cost = GDP at Factor Cost – Depreciation.
NDP at Market Price = GDP at Market Price – Depreciation.
Additional Information Example Calculation:
Suppose GDP at Market Price is ₹200 lakh crore, and Net Indirect Taxes (GST + other indirect taxes – subsidies) are ₹20 lakh crore, then:
GDP at Factor Cost = 200 – 20 = ₹180 lakh crore.
Comparison with Other Economic Measures:
GNP (Gross National Product): Includes income from abroad.
NNP (Net National Product): GNP – Depreciation.
Personal Income (PI): NNP – Corporate Taxes + Transfer Payments.
India’s GDP Calculation:
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) calculates GDP in real and nominal terms.
India shifted from GDP at factor cost to GDP at market price in 2015 for better international comparison.
Last updated on Feb 11, 2025
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