Talk:Economy of Zimbabwe

In calculating GDP per capita, there is a problem with Zimbabwe.

Currently 3-4 million Zimbabweans have fled the country due to the unstable political and economic conditions.

These Zimbabweans contribute greatly to the economy in the form of forex remittances home.

Question:

Do we include these 3-4 million in the popluation count for purposes of the GDP per capita?

If not, do we exclude their remittances as part of the GDP?

Also, there are two exchange rates: Official (revalued) ZWD 250 per USD and Parallel about revalued ZWD 850 per USD.

If we use GDP based on exchange rate, which rate do we use?

If we do NOT use GDP based on exchange rate, do we use the PPP?

Blair 15 Sept 2006