Gross domestic product (GDP) is defined as the value of final goods and services that are produced in a country’s territories within a certain time period, usually a year.

In your paper,

Assess GDP’s importance.
Examine the shortcomings of GDP in measuring a country’s economic health?

Discuss using GDP to evaluate the business cycle.

Examine factors that may affect the business cycle.

Evaluate the health of the current U.S. economy by its GDP, business cycle, and economic growth.

Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length including title and references

Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted

Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.

Must use at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed, and/or other credible sources

Must document any information used from sources in APA style

Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style