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GDP's Limitations in Capturing the Underground Economy and Illegal Transactions
December 3, 2023
How does GDP account for the underground economy and illegal activities?
GDP calculations primarily focus on legal economic activities and transactions, excluding the underground economy, which involves unreported income and illicit dealings. Consequently, GDP might underestimate a country's actual economic output, failing to capture the full scope of economic activities, including illegal transactions like black market trade and informal labor.
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