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GDP by Expenditure Components

GDP by Expenditure Components: a supplied-input model with explicit assumptions and a worked example.

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Your inputs

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Enter consumption.
Enter investment.
Enter government purchases.
Enter exports.
Enter imports.

Formula

GDP=C+I+G+exports−imports.
  • Use the units shown beside each field.
  • Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
  • Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
  • Use national-accounting definitions and one currency/period. Government transfers are not government purchases.

Example Calculation

Example inputs
  • Consumption: 500
  • Investment: 200
  • Government purchases: 250
  • Exports: 100
  • Imports: 150

Consumption = 500; Investment = 200; Government purchases = 250; Exports = 100; Imports = 150. The primary result is 900.

Frequently asked questions

How do I use this calculator?

Enter consumption, investment, government purchases, exports, imports. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.

What method does it use?

GDP=C+I+G+exports−imports.. Use national-accounting definitions and one currency/period. Government transfers are not government purchases.

Why might a rounded result differ?

The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.

Are my inputs saved online?

No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.

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