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Question: Prior to working on this assignment, read chapters 4 and 5 in the course text. Gross domestic product (GDP) is defined as the value of final goods and services that are produced in a country's territories within a certain time period, usually a year.

In your paper,

Assess GDP's Importance.
Examine the shortcomings of GDP in measuring a country's economic health.
Discuss using GDP to evaluate the business cycle.
Examine factors that may affect the business cycle.
Evaluate the health of the current U.S. economy by its GDP, business cycle, and economic growth.
The Measure of Economic Health paper

Must be three to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center's APA Style
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student's name
Course name and number
Instructor's name
Date submitted
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Must utilize academic See the Academic Voice resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusion Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
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Must use at least three scholarly, peer-reviewed, and/or other credible sources in addition to the course text.
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