Stories Tagged as
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
When it comes to relief, think of the economy as a car tire
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Feb 10, 2021
Wendy Edelberg from Brookings evaluates what the Republican and Democratic relief proposals could mean for GDP.
Keep this in mind when you read Thursday’s GDP report
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 28, 2020
The number is going to be “annualized.”
UK's Johnson moves to suspend Parliament ahead of Brexit
Aug 28, 2019
The timing of the decision took lawmakers by surprise. One called the move "sinister."
Why we need GDP growth
Feb 28, 2019
Last year, the U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.9 per cent — a pretty respectable number, and a likely product of the 2017 tax overhaul. But as the “sugar-high” from those tax cuts wanes, what will the effects of sub-3 percent growth rates mean for the U.S. economy in the long run? Click […]
Why governments have a hard time changing GDP
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 27, 2017
Economist Marc Levinson says governments can't do much to increase productivity, despite what you've heard.
Consumer spending surged in April. Why?
May 31, 2016
Is it pent-up demand or confidence in the economy? Either way, it's surprising.
Who run the world? GDP.
by
Adriene Hill
May 30, 2016
But why? Do we put too much emphasis on GDP when evaluating economic health?
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Slower GDP growth reflects global forces
Jan 29, 2016
The global oil glut and strong U.S. dollar are a drag on U.S. exports and oil production.
How 2 percent GDP growth looks in the real economy
Dec 22, 2015
Limited investments and some wage increases, but not for everyone.
How economists measure the changing of seasons
Oct 29, 2015
In figuring out GDP, government economists weigh 'seasonality.'