What is the GDP deflator?

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What is the GDP deflator?

The GDP deflator is a measure of the overall price level in an economy. It is calculated by dividing the nominal GDP by the real GDP and multiplying by 100. The GDP deflator reflects the inflation or deflation in an economy and is used to adjust nominal GDP to obtain real GDP, which accounts for changes in prices over time.