National Income Accounting

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GDP measures output within a country's borders; GNP adds net income from abroad; NNP subtracts depreciation. GVA is the production-side measure by sector; GDP = GVA + net taxes (since 2015). GFCF is a key investment proxy.

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GDP (territorial) vs GNP (residents' income) vs NNP (net of depreciation).
GVA + net taxes = GDP (post-2015 methodology).

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Know GDP/GNP/NNP/GVA distinctions cold — frequently tested definitionally.