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Measuring the Economy

Question 10 • FL-2106020-M/J Civics Advanced B

What makes up most of the GDP of the United States?

Answer
A
unemployed workers
B
goods from other countries
C
employees’ work hours
D
consumer spending

Explanation

Consumer spending makes up the largest share of U.S. GDP. GDP measures the value of final goods and services produced, and household consumption—such as spending on food, housing, and health care—is its biggest component. Goods from other countries are imports, which are subtracted when calculating GDP.

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