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4. Comparing National Income Across Countries

To compare GDP between two countries having different currencies in use, GDP figures must first be converted into a common currency. The conversion of currency can be done using exchange rates. These exchange rates express the national currency's quotation in respect to foreign ones. For example, if exchange rate of dollar is 60 Rupees then the Indian GDP of 120 trillion Rupees would be worth 2 trillion Dollars.

 

4.1. Types of Exchange Rates