Week 3: GDP Measurement
Q4 · Is the journalist right? Set the chart, defend your view
Prompt
A journalist claims: “Americans are 80× richer than they were in 1820.” Set the chart to the view that most honestly evaluates this claim, then justify your configuration in 2–3 sentences.
US average income, 1820–2020 · demo data (illustrative, not sourced)
Your chart configuration is saved with your answer — peers review both.