economics

gdp

Gross Domestic Product — the total monetary value of all goods and services produced in a country during a specific period.

Example

"The country's GDP grew by 3% last year, signaling a healthy economy."

💡 Memory Tip

GDP = Gross Domestic Product. Gross = total. Domestic = at home. Product = what's made.

Etymology

Gross (total) + Domestic (within the country) + Product (output) — the total output of a nation.

Common Misspellings

GDPg.d.p.GDBGPD

Related Terms

recessioninflation

See Also

economic growthGNP

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