Gdp
Definition
Gross Domestic Product is the total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, usually one year. It is the most widely used measure of a nation's economic output and overall economic health.
Examples
- The United States having the largest nominal GDP in the world
- GDP growth rate being used to determine if an economy is in a recession (two consecutive quarters of negative growth)
- Comparing GDP per capita to measure average standard of living between countries
Key Fact
GDP = Consumption + Investment + Government Spending + (Exports − Imports), or GDP = C + I + G + (X − M).
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