Economic indicators are economic statistics that tell us how well the economy is doing. The GDP, unemployment rate, and inflation rate are the most common macroeconomic indicators. The change in the GDP tells us whether the economy is in an expansion or recession. GDP is the total value of all final goods and services manufactured in within a nation in a given year.

[A] Do you think the GDP is a good indicator of economic well being?

[B] What other factors do you think contribute to a good standard of living?