> U.S. Economy and GDP

What Exactly IS the U.S. Economy?
Describes how the economy is best understood through learning about Gross Domestic Product (G.D.P), which is how the economy is measured.

The EU Has Replaced the U.S. as the World's Largest Economy
The EU has replaced the US as the worlds largest economy - why, what it means to you.

What is a Recession?
Both technical and realistic definitions of recession.

What is a Depression?
A definition of economic depression and why we'll probably never have another one.

Recession and Depression - Definition, Causes and How to Prepare
This introduction to recession and depression will answer whether we are in a recession or depression now. It also defines recession and depression, and explains the causes of recession and depression. You will learn the difference between recession vs depression, and a little history about the Great Depression of 1929. Finally, learn how to prepare for a recession.

The Great Depression of 1929 - Could It Happen Again?
How the Great Depression of 1929 affected the U.S. Economy. What caused the Great Depression of 1929, and how it ended. Whether an economic depression of that scale could happen again.

How Does Real Estate Affect the U.S. Economy?
How the real estate market affects the U.S. economy.

What Are the Components of GDP?
Find out what exactly is measured in GDP.

What is the Difference Between GDP and Growth Rate?
Defines the difference between GDP and the GDP growth rate, and how both are used.

What is the Ideal GDP Growth Rate?
Determining the ideal GDP growth rate. How the government tries to avoid recession and inflation.

GDP Current Statistics
To understand the government's GDP reports as they are released, it is helpful to see how much they change with each release. Here is an archive of blog posts for each GDP release since Q4 2006.