GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
Economic Indicators
Definition
The total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders, serving as a primary indicator of economic health and growth.
Key Points
- Measures total economic output
- Key indicator of economic health
- Growing GDP indicates economic expansion
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Economic Indicators
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