Evaluating an Economic Claim about Inflation's Impact on GDP Shares
An economic commentator states: 'Because of high inflation this year, the share of consumption in our economy, when measured in nominal terms, is artificially inflated and does not reflect the true economic reality. We must only look at the ratio of real consumption to real GDP.' Critically evaluate this statement. Is the commentator's concern about the nominal ratio valid? Explain your reasoning based on the mathematical properties of these ratios.
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