GDP methodology

In 2013, we witnessed various (more or less) creative ways to manipulate GDP. From the US, to Greece and the UK, to Nigeria[1], the index fell victim to politicians’ desire not to pay the price for the economic crises, harmful policies and cronyism they create. Starting this year, the NSI also …

Is gross domestic product a good indicator of the size of the economy? Does it measure growth? What are its shortcomings?