What is “Real” GDP?
Real GDP only counts the changes in the amounts of “product” being produced.
Is real GDP or GDP better?
Real GDP is a better indicator of economic growth because it can be compared with base year GDP. While nominal GDP cannot be compared to any previous year’s GDP.
“Economists use real GDP rather than nominal GDP to gauge economic well-being because real GDP is not affected by changes in prices, so it reflects only changes in the amounts being produced. You cannot determine if a rise in nominal GDP has been caused by increased production or higher prices.” – Minesota State University
