To estimate the economic growth over a period with a constant growth rate, we can use the formula for compound growth:

$ext{Future Value} = ext{Present Value} imes (1 + ext{growth rate})^{ ext{number of years}}$

Given:

• Present Value (GDP in 1980) = $0.305 trillion (305 billion)

• Growth rate = 9% (0.09)

• Number of years = 43 (1980 to 2023)

Plugging in the values:

$ext{Future Value} = 0.305 imes (1 + 0.09)^{43}$

Let's calculate it:

$ext{Future Value} = 0.305 imes (1.09)^{43}$

First, calculate $(1.09)^{43}$:

$(1.09)^{43} approx 31.1$

Now, multiply by the present value:

$ext{Future Value} = 0.305 imes 31.1 approx 9.49 ext{ trillion}$

So, if China had a consistent growth rate of 9% over 43 years starting from a GDP of $305 billion in 1980, the GDP in 2023 would be approximately $9.49 trillion.

However, the actual GDP of China in 2023 is estimated to be around $18 trillion. This discrepancy arises because the growth rate isn't always constant year-to-year due to various economic policies, global economic conditions, and other factors influencing growth rates differently in different years.

The estimate above is simplified and does not account for fluctuations in annual growth rates, economic cycles, and other real-world factors that can affect GDP growth.

You're correct. With a consistent 9% growth rate over 43 years, starting from a GDP of $305 billion in 1980, the calculation yields:

$ext{Future Value} = 0.305 imes (1.09)^{43} approx 12.41 ext{ trillion}$

This result is approximately $12.41 trillion, which matches your computation.

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