Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Aggregate Income
Aggregate income represents the sum total of all incomes within an economy before adjusting for inflation, taxes, or types of double-counting. It is a fundamental economic measure essential for assessing the economic health and output of a nation.
Consumption Possibility Line
The Consumption Possibility Line represents the maximum amounts of consumption possible at varying levels of disposable income, or of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
National Income
National Income is a comprehensive measure of the overall economic activity within a country, reflecting the total income earned by the residents of a nation during a specific period, usually a year.
Okun's Law
An empirical relationship between unemployment and gross domestic product (GDP), developed by economist Arthur Okun, which states that for every 1% increase in unemployment, there is a corresponding 2% decrease in the national GDP.
Recovery
The term 'recovery' in various fields refers to the period when economic activity picks up after a downturn, absorption of costs or collections in finance, and rising prices in investment markets.
U-Shaped Recovery
A U-shaped recovery is a type of economic recovery characterized by a gradual decline followed by a slow, but steady rebound in economic growth, typically measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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