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How rich is the U.S.? Both GDP and GNP help answer that.

by Stephanie Hughes

Sep 4, 2024

Each measure looks at economic productivity. One focuses on who does it, and the other on where it happens.

GDP looks at production that happens within U.S. borders — no matter who does it. GNP looks at economic production by U.S. residents — no matter where they are.

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