For example, in 2000, GDP was $9,963 billion and GNP was $9,959 billion.b Given the relatively small difference between the two measures, the denominator has little effect on calculating saving as a share of the economy.
Many economists were surprised that the GDP and GNP were so close in 2000.
mnli hypothesis: Many economists were surprised that the GDP and GNP were so close in 2000. premise: For example, in 2000, GDP was $9,963 billion and GNP was $9,959 billion.b Given the relatively small difference between the two measures, the denominator has little effect on calculating saving as a share of the economy.