Consider whether each of the following events is likely to increase or decrease real GDP. In each case, do you think the well-being of the average person in society most likely changes in the same direction as real GDP? Why or why not?

a.A hurricane in Florida forces Disney World to shut down for a month.

b.The discovery of a new, easy-to-grow strain of wheat increases farm harvests.

c.Increased hostility between unions and management sparks a rash of strikes.

d.Firms throughout the economy experience falling demand, causing them to lay off workers.

e.Congress passes new environmental laws that prohibit firms from using production methods that emit large quantities of pollution.

f.More high school students drop out of school to take jobs mowing lawns.

g.Fathers around the country reduce their workweeks to spend more time with their children.