Economic Indicators

The Gross National Product (GNP). The Gross National Product measures the economic performance. This indicator is the macro scale, of the total of consumption spending, investment spending, government spending, and net trade. The gross national product refers to the overall goods and services produced by United States residents, or residents abroad.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Gross Domestic Product is the total of all goods and services produced in the United States , either by local or foreign companies.

Consumption Spending. Consumption is made probably by own basic income and discretionary income. The decision to spend or to save is depends on customers. Consumer confidence level is also measured as an important indicator to switch the tendency of customer from saving to buying.

Investment Spending. Investment — or gross private domestic spending — is the fixed investment and inventories.

Government Spending. Government spending is very influential and its impact on other economic indicators because of other expenses.

Net Trade. Worldwide internationalization and the economic and political developments when the United States able to compete overseas. Net trade can be approached in two ways: flow of product and flow of cost.