The gross domestic product is the standard measure of economic output. It represents the monetary value of all final goods and services made within a region or country in a given period.
For example, a lender evaluating risk in a specific industry uses GDP growth data to assess whether the broader economy is expanding or contracting — a slowing GDP may signal tighter credit conditions and weaker demand ahead, influencing how conservatively it approves new business loans.
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