Plus/increase = Growth (a long period of growth is called an economic boom) Minus/decrease = Recession (a long period of recession is called a depression)
Gross national product (GNP) includes all goods and services produced, including those from Irish companies overseas. GNP is the best indication of economic health.
P. 313 Go to page 313 of the activity book. Impact of High Economic Growth
Be an individual (household)
Employment: When demand for goods and services increases, there will be more employment, which will increase the standard of living.
Availability of goods: More goods and services will be made available for consumption; consumers will have more choice.
Be a business (organisation)
Entrepreneurship: There will be an increase in the number of business start-ups and
entrepreneurship in the country.
Multiplier effect: As more money is spent, demand for goods and services increases, which in turn will increase production and employment.
Be the economy (government)
Government revenue: The government will have increased revenue from indirect taxes such as VAT and direct taxes such as income tax.
Government expenditure: The government will spend less money on social protection due to increased employment.
Decrease in national debt: With more money available, the government can put more towards servicing the national debt.