GDP quantifies the monetary worth of final goods and services produced in a country over a specific period of time, i.e. those that are purchased by the end user (say a quarter or a year). It is a metric that measures all of the output produced within a country’s borders. What is the purpose of […]
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Stock prices usually plunge during a recession. The stock market may be extremely volatile, with share prices swinging dramatically. Investors respond rapidly to any hint of good or negative news, and the flight to safety can force some investors to withdraw their funds entirely from the stock market. What markets perform well during a downturn? […]
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According to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts, Kenya’s GDP per capita is anticipated to reach $1500.00 USD by the end of 2021. According to our econometric models, Kenya’s GDP per capita will trend around 1550.00 USD in 2022 and 1600.00 USD in 2023 in the long run. What accounts for Kenya’s low GDP […]
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The value of economic output adjusted for price fluctuations is measured by real gross domestic product (real GDP) (i.e. inflation or deflation). This adjustment converts nominal GDP, a money-value metric, into a quantity-of-total-output index. Although GDP stands for gross domestic product, it is most useful since it roughly approximates total spending: the sum of consumer […]
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TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) give inflation protection. As assessed by the Consumer Price Index, the principal of a TIPS increases with inflation and falls with deflation. When a TIPS matures, the adjusted principal or the original principal, whichever is greater, is paid to you. TIPS pay a fixed rate of interest twice a year. Because […]
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We discover a regular association between age structure and inflation: an increase in the fraction of the dependent population is often associated with higher inflation, whereas an increase in the working age population has the opposite impact. Is inflation affected by population growth? The aging of the global population will result in a trend reversal, […]
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GDP is significant because it provides information on the size and performance of an economy. The pace of increase in real GDP is frequently used as a gauge of the economy’s overall health. An increase in real GDP is viewed as a sign that the economy is performing well in general. Is GDP the most […]
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Renting out a portion of your home to a tenant is essentially inflation-proof, as the rental price reflects current inflation rates. TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) and fixed annuities (retirement insurance) are both good choices. Annuities have been even more accessible since the adoption of the SECURE Act, since they are now included in more employer-sponsored […]
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Some countries have had such high inflation rates that their currency has lost its value. Imagine going to the store with boxes full of cash and being unable to purchase anything because prices have skyrocketed! The economy tends to break down with such high inflation rates. The Federal Reserve was formed, like other central banks, […]
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GDP is a metric that measures the total worth of all goods and services produced over a given period of time. Things like your new washing machine or the milk you buy are examples of goods. Your hairdresser’s haircut or your plumber’s repairs are examples of services. However, GDP is solely concerned with final goods […]
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