What is GDP an indicator of?

Economic activity, size, and influence of an economy

Explain why GDP per capita is used as an indicator of well-being.

GDP per capita reflects the amount of goods and services produced per person, suggesting a higher standard of living.

Taking care of your own child is a non-marketed service not included in GDP because it is not a transaction in the market.

Illegal activities are not reported to the government, making it impossible to accurately measure their economic impact.

GDP does not account for factors like pollution, health, stress, or community support, which all affect well-being.

8th GradeSocial Studies50 min

I can analyze data to determine Brazil's economic strengths.

8 min

Limitations of GDP | Economic indicators and the business cycle | AP Macroeconomics | Khan Academy

Khan Academy

10 min

Key concepts students will learn:

•
GDP, or gross domestic product, measures the aggregate goods and services produced in a country in a year.
•
GDP does not measure non-marketed goods, such as a spouse driving someone to the airport, or illegal activity, such as selling banned fireworks.
•
GDP does not capture things like pollution, health, stress, or a feeling of community or support, all of which affect human well-being.

15 min

11 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

5 min

“Name three limitations of using GDP to measure a country's economic strengths.”

Get the complete package: