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What is GDP

Geoff Riley

21st November 2016

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The ONS has produced a new infographic on GDP which explains everything clearly and tracks some of the latest data. It is a good study primer for students and teachers.

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Geoff Riley

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for nearly forty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD and Revision conferences in the UK and overseas.

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