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Data Starter: Economic growth in the USA 2023-25

Elizabeth Veal

16th January 2026

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How fast has the US economy been growing in recent years?

Using this Trading Economics chart (click on the 3Y one), answer these calculation questions:

  1. Identify two significant features of the GDP growth rate data between 2023-25.
  2. Calculate the average US quarterly GDP growth rate in (a) Q3 2022-Q3 2023, (b) Q3 2023-Q3 2024 and (c) Q3 2024 – Q3 2025.

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.