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Also known as economic expansion

measure of increase in market value of goods

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Economic growth is a measure of how much the total market value of goods produced in a country increases over time. It matters because it generally indicates whether an economy is expanding and producing more, which can affect living standards and opportunities for people.

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recession
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Category:Economic growth
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Economic growth
opposite of
recession
different from
steady-state economy
has effect
overconsumption
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Historic world GDP per capita Countries by real GDP growth rate in % for 2024 (IMF WEO database)

Real GDP per capita growth in % for 2024

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