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The Two-Way

Economy Grew At 2.2 Percent Rate In First Quarter

April 27, 2012 • That's down from the 3 percent pace in fourth-quarter 2011, but is still better than the 1.7 percent growth for all of last year. And there was strong growth in consumer spending — a key driving force for the economy.

Why GDP Per Capita Can Start A Bar Fight

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Planet Money

Why GDP Per Capita Can Start A Bar Fight

January 10, 2012 • Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic Policy Research, explains why GDP per capita, the total GDP of a country divided by the number of people in the country, is such a controversial measure.

The Two-Way

Third Quarter Growth Estimate Revised Down Again, To 1.8 Percent

December 22, 2011 • While that news points to a still sluggish economy, there's also word of another downward tick in first-time claims for jobless benefits — a welcome sign. Claims are running at their lowest level since the spring of 2008.

Why GDP Is Like GPA

Are these tomatoes part of GDP? It depends.

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Planet Money

Why GDP Is Like GPA

October 28, 2011 • It's an important indicator, but there's a lot it doesn't tell you.

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Planet Money

What Is GDP?

October 27, 2011 • How do you measure the whole economy in one number? In the first of a series of videos we're doing with Slate, Adam Davidson goes shopping with economist Simon Johnson to find out the answer.

The Two-Way

Jobless Claims Dip, GDP Growth Revised Up Slightly

September 29, 2011 • The economy's growth was slow, but slightly better than previously thought. And unemployment insurance claims dipped last week to their lowest level since early April.

The Two-Way

Economy Grew At 1 Percent Rate In Second Quarter

August 26, 2011 • That's slightly less than the last estimate and well below the level associated with a healthy economy. The government says exports and inventories expanded less than it previously thought.

Planet Money

Slower Growth Means Bigger Deficits

August 3, 2011 • Of all the ways to bring down government deficits and make the national debt more manageable, economic growth is by far the most pleasant. But growth is stalling.

'We Are Wiped Out': Monster Storms Kill Scores In U.S.

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The Two-Way

'We Are Wiped Out': Monster Storms Kill Scores In U.S.

April 28, 2011 • Severe storms and tornadoes killed scores of people in southern states on Wednesday and early Thursday; Britain revoked the royal wedding invitation for Syria's ambassador; 1st quarter GDP results released today.

The Two-Way

GDP Grew 2% In Third Quarter

October 29, 2010 • U.S. GDP grows 2% in third quarter

The Two-Way

China Surpasses Japan As No. 2 Global Economy

August 16, 2010 • China's economy appears to have surpassed Japan's for good and is on track to top the U.S. by 2030. China is helped by being a developing economy with plenty of room to expand while the mature U.S. economy appears poised for slower growth.

The Two-Way

German 2nd Qtr GDP Grew 2.2%, Boosting Euro Zone

August 13, 2010 • German 2nd Qtr GDP Grew 2.2%, Boosting Euro Zone

Planet Money

Why GDP Matters For Schoolkids

March 2, 2010 • Jamaica and Barbados have taken different economic paths. Alex Blumberg visits schools in both countries to see what that means.

Why GDP Matters For Schoolkids

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