Expenditure approach: GDP = C + I + G + (X − M)
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Net exports (X − M)
Frequently Asked Questions
How is GDP calculated by the expenditure method?
GDP = Consumption + Investment + Government spending + Net exports, where net exports = exports − imports. It sums all spending on final goods and services in an economy.
Calculate GDP using the expenditure approach: consumption + investment + government + net exports.