Explore the connection between the economic indicators and real-world issues. These lessons typically can be done in one class period.
Real gross domestic product (GDP) during the third quarter (July through September) of 2003 increased at an annual rate of 8.2 percent.
The U.S. international trade deficit in goods and services increased by $3.8 billion to $28.5 billion in January from a revised $24.7 billion in December as imports increased by $3.7 billion and exports decreased slightly by $0.1 billion.