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U.S. Economy and GDP

The economic indicator for the economy overall is GDP, or Gross Domestic Product. Find out what it is, and what are the components. The economy's growth rate and why it is important. Types of economic growth, including depression, recession and moderate growth.
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.
What is a Recession?
Both technical and realistic definitions of recession.
Causes of Economic Recession
The causes of economic recession, the major causes of the 2001 recession and why our economy is in a recession now.
Waking Up From the American Dream
The American Dream is threatened by the recession. How can you protect your piece of the American Dream.
The History of Recessions in the United States
The history of recessions in the United States since the Great Depression.
What Is the American Dream?
What is the American Dream to you? What can we do to restore it?
Why the U.S. Is Not Headed for a Japan-Style Recession
The Japanese Economic Crisis lasted over a decade. Why the U.S. is not headed for a recession like Japan's. How the causes of Japan's recession were different.
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.
What is a Depression?
A definition of economic depression and why we'll probably never have another one.
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.
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.
How Does Real Estate Affect the U.S. Economy?
How the real estate market affects the U.S. economy.
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.
The Real Wealth of Nations
The Real Wealth of Nations by Riane Eisler shows how economic models need to be changed to create a sustainable future.
How will Hurricane Ike Affect the U.S. Economy?
A description of the damage that could be caused by Hurricane Ike, and its impact on the U.S. Economy.
How Will Hurricane Gustav Affect the U.S. Economy?
A description of the damage that could be caused by Hurricane Gustav, and its impact on the U.S. Economy.
How Much Did Hurricane Katrina Damage the U.S. Economy?
How much did Hurricane Katrina damage the U.S. economy? The facts around Hurricane Katrina's damage.

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