Monday, July 8, 2013

Economic Growth


Economic Growth:
-        A simple definition is that it is the percentage change in national income measured over time.
-        A more complex definition is that it is a positive change in the level of production of goods and services by a country over a certain period of time. Nominal growth is defined as economic growth including inflation, while real growth is nominal growth minus inflation. Economic growth is usually brought about by technological innovation and positive external forces.

How do we measure it?
Economic growth is measured in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This shows the total value of goods and services produced by an economy in a given time period, for instance a year. Demand and supply of goods and services in country is one of the main contributing factors that influence growth of GDP.

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