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Discover why real GDP offers a more accurate picture of economic growth by adjusting for inflation and when nominal GDP might be more useful for short-term analysis.

GDP is the total market value of final goods and services produced within a country's borders during a specified period. Final goods are those purchased by the end user, meaning that GDP excludes ...