GDP And Economical Growth Flashcards
GDP
Gross domestic product
The total value of out put produces in a economy year
Economical growth
The annual percentage change in gdp
Can be at a slow rate if shrinking or growing
How can government encourage economic growth
Investment in physical capital such as offer subsidies or lower tax
Improving infrastructure- better transport for liken so increase speed of raw materials ext
Improve of the quality of human capital by investing education
What happens when gdp rises
Economy is growing
This leads to more jobs as there is a higher output as more people have more money
What happens when gdp goes down
Then the economy is shrinking or contracting
Meaning less jobs as needing less staff to produce products
Higher house prices
What does gdp includes
Effects every aspect of the economy such as shopping and health care
Limitations of gdp
You only know at present time not what is going to happen in the future