Gross domestic product is one of the primary indicators used to gauge the health of a country's economy. But what does it actually measure?

Gross domestic product, or GDP, is a measure of a country's economic output over a certain time period—usually a year. GDP is looked to as a primary indicator of a country's economic health.

GDP is composed of goods and services produced for sale in the market and also includes some nonmarket production, such as defense or education services provided by the government. An alternative ...

GDP is a crucial measure of economic activity that helps policymakers and investors with decision-making.

Gross domestic product, or GDP, portrays US economy as remarkably resilient. But another measure - gross domestic income - revives recession fears.