Splitting GDP Assignment

Classroom Activity: This is intended to help students understand how GDP is measured according to the National Spending Approach (also known as the National Expenditures Approach).

Given a list of changes in the economy, students identify which components of GDP are affected according to the National Spending Approach. Students indicate the effect the change has on overall GDP.

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This assignment is part of MRU’s free, 3-day GDP Lesson Plan, which also includes the related assignment GDP: What's Included? Request the answer key here.