What is GDP? | News glossary – video

When a country's economy is discussed in the news, you often hear a number called the GDP or 'gross domestic product' thrown around. But what does it actually mean, and is it gross? In this episode of News glossary, Matilda Boseley explains the meaning of GDP and how it reflects economies in Australia and abroad

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• Australia's economic growth slows in March quarter despite rise in household spending