Gross domestic product
Definition. Gross Domestic Product is the total market value of all final goods and services produced within the geographical boundaries of a country over a given period, usually a year. It measures the output generated inside a country regardless of whether the factors of production are owned by residents or foreigners.
It can be measured by the output, income, or expenditure method, all of which should yield the same total since one person spending is another person income.
This term belongs to National Income and GDP in A Level Economics. Read the full chapter for the diagrams, worked examples and exam technique.
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