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Data dashboard representing GDP and GDI economic measurement

GDP vs. GDI: Two Ways to Measure the U.S. Economy

GDP measures economic activity from the spending and production side; GDI measures the incomes generated by that production. In theory they are equal, but real-world estimates differ.

Casey Lester October 8, 2026

Economy & Inflation

What Causes a Recession?

Recessions are broad declines in economic activity, not simply two negative GDP quarters. Learn how the NBER dates recessions and what forces can cause downturns.

Casey Lester October 6, 2026

Economy & Inflation

What GDP Measures

GDP measures the value of final goods and services produced within the United States. Learn the spending components, real vs. nominal GDP, revisions, and what GDP leaves out.

Casey Lester October 1, 2026

Economy & Inflation

How the U.S. Economy Works

A plain-English guide to GDP, inflation, jobs, interest rates, consumer spending, business investment, government activity, and trade—and how the pieces fit together.

Casey Lester September 20, 2026

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