Economics

GDP

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total value of goods and services produced in an economy. It's a key indicator of economic health. Growing GDP usually means expansion; shrinking GDP indicates recession. Real GDP adjusts for inflation.

Example

U.S. GDP of $27 trillion means $27T of economic output.

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