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Economics

Gross Domestic Product vs. Gross National Product

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A German-owned factory in China counts towards China's GDP but Germany's GNP.

Why this is interesting

Ever wondered why a country's economic output can be reported in two very different ways? The answer lies in a crucial difference between borders and nationality.