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According to the flash estimate, eurozone GDP grew by 0.4% in the first quarter. First quarter growth was likely driven by higher net exports in anticipation of US tariffs, although France, where GDP ...

Explore the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI), a holistic measure that contrasts with GDP by incorporating environmental and ...

The role of imports in GDP—Gross Domestic Product—confuses many people. The current political discussion about tariffs has triggered some of the misunderstanding. This article aims to help business ...