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Money Talk
Our U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 3 percent or more in each of the last two quarters. "So, what, who cares?" - some will say.
Many people react this way when they see GDP figures. They scorn the attention people give to them. "Who cares? Doesn't affect me. 2 percent GDP or 3 percent GDP. What's the big deal? Ifs only a 1 percent difference."
I answer that GDP is similar to your temperature. If your temperature is up a degree, we know something is going on in your body. Something more than the ordinary.
GDP is a measure of what the country produces. The products all of us churn out. The services as well.
Economists measure your economy in a hundred additional ways. They split hairs over this figure and ponder that trend.
Doctors do the same with your vital signs. They split hairs over your blood and urine samples and imaging.
Through all their tests, readings, and ponderings, docs keep an eye on your temperature.
Through all...